TMNT Crossover Event Falls Short as Prices Soar, Fans Disappointed

Fans are increasingly frustrated with Black Ops 6 due to the high prices of skins, particularly highlighted by the upcoming crossover with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Dive into the details to understand why some fans are unhappy with Activision's monetization approach!

Black Ops 6 Facing Backlash From Fans

BO6 Expensive Crossover TMNT Skins

The excitement around Black Ops 6's latest crossover event featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) in Season 2 Reloaded has been dampened by the steep prices of the skins. Fans are voicing their disappointment over the cost to unlock the iconic characters.

Each turtle—Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello—comes with a $20 price tag, while Master Splinter's skin is available for $10 as part of the Battlepass Premium Track. Collectively, fans would need to spend $100 to get all the turtles, not including the additional $10 for a TMNT-themed weapon blueprint.

The dissatisfaction stems partly from the fact that Black Ops 6 is not a free-to-play game; it retails at $69.99. Fans are drawing comparisons with games like Fortnite, where similar content is more affordable. As Reddit user neverclaimsurv pointed out, "That is INSANE. In Fortnite, I think I paid $25.00 for all 4 turtles, and that’s a free game."

Adding to the frustration is the realization that these skins might not carry over to future Black Ops titles, making the investment in these cosmetics feel even more fleeting. Reddit user SellMeYourSirin expressed concern, stating, "It has everything to do with the fact a full price game (that’s likely gonna be replaced within the next year) has THREE tiers of battle passes." The game offers a free tier, but the subsequent two tiers require payment.

Despite being the highest-grossing video game in the United States in 2024, the backlash from fans could potentially influence Activision's future monetization strategies if the pressure mounts.

Black Ops 6’s Mixed Steam Review

Black Ops 6 currently holds a mixed rating on Steam, with only 47% of the 10,696 reviews recommending the game. The high prices of skins are just one of several issues plaguing the game.

Many players have reported that their PCs crash during gameplay, especially following the latest update. Steam user LemonRain shared their frustration, saying, "This game has had problems with hard crashing since launch, but the latest update has made it so I can’t complete a single match. Reinstalling. Safe mode. Support. Nothing works and I have given up."

Additionally, the presence of hackers in multiplayer modes has been a significant concern. Players have encountered opponents who can instantly kill all enemies without even starting the match. One player mentioned waiting 15 minutes in a lobby only to be matched with hackers.

In a unique form of protest against Activision's increased use of AI, some users have utilized AI chatbots like ChatGPT to generate their negative reviews. Steam user Rundur posted, "Since Activision can't be bothered hiring real people anymore, I've decided to take advantage of AI myself and ask ChatGPT to write this negative review for me. Enjoy."

Despite these issues, Black Ops 6 continues to generate significant revenue, largely driven by its costly battle passes, which are more expensive than those of many other shooter games.