Black Ops 6 players outraged by Double XP being locked behind a “gross” paywall

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As a long-time Call of Duty fan who has been through the highs and lows of the series, I must admit that the recent XP controversy surrounding Black Ops 6 has left me feeling a bit jaded. It’s like a never-ending rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns, leaving players frustrated and questioning the decisions made by Activision.

In Black Ops 6, the speed at which players accumulate XP has sparked debate, leading to less-than-positive reactions when Activision revealed that purchasing the BlackCell would grant extra XP. In simpler terms, players have been unhappy about how fast they earn XP in Black Ops 6, and this discontent increased when Activision announced that buying the BlackCell would result in earning more XP.

With the arrival of Season 1 Reloaded, Activision is offering an enticing incentive: purchasing every BlackCell for each subsequent Black Ops 6 seasonal update. By buying all BlackCells starting from Season 2, you will gradually accumulate a 50% XP bonus by Season 6.

CharlieIntel shared detailed insights on the XP rewards. Notably, the BlackCell Battle Pass is priced at $29.99. However, the disappointment among fans emerged when they found out that additional XP earnings could only be accessed through a paid feature.

As a dedicated gamer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, I can tell you that Activision is offering an exciting perk to those who purchase each Season’s BlackCell package. For every season you invest in the BlackCell, you’ll receive a boost in experience points (XP). If you commit to buying all seasons, you’ll enjoy a whopping +50% XP bonus for Season 06!

— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) December 3, 2024

As a content creator for Call of Duty, I quipped sarcastically, “With our game’s already poor standing, what difference could another contentious feature make?

“Finishing the battle pass every season should provide an advantage, but making it only accessible through payment seems unfair.” (Second user’s comment: “It’s distasteful to put this feature behind a paywall.”)

In essence, the experience points (XP) gained may seem insignificant since frequent buyers of BlackCell are likely to have achieved Prestige Master long before Season 6. However, due to the debate stirred around this issue, many players find this choice unsatisfactory.

Black Ops 6 XP controversy explained

After Black Ops 6 reintroduced the traditional Prestige system, it adds an additional incentive for players to advance through levels, aiming to collect every prize and flaunt their status. Unfortunately, upon release, many gamers found the process of leveling up to be excessively slow.

On November 4th, Treyarch upped the experience point (XP) earning rates in response to feedback, signaling the beginning of a series of events. Furthermore, Activision announced an increase in XP rewards specifically for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 owners within Warzone.

Initially, the choice didn’t cause much controversy, but it certainly wasn’t the final chapter. On November 14, gamers found out that Black Ops 6 had incorporated double XP tokens from earlier games, which were later withdrawn by Activision, stating it was an error.

The controversial decision was labeled a slap in the face, and the development team reversed the decision after facing a wave of overwhelming negative feedback.

In the end, it appeared that Experience Points (XP) weren’t accurately recorded during the Double XP Weapon Weekend on November 28. Pictures were shared online showing lower-than-anticipated XP gains, leading some players to label the event as misleading or deceitful.

A BlackCell purchase reward might not significantly impact the bigger picture, but adding more negative sentiment isn’t beneficial for Activision regarding this issue.

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2024-12-04 18:15