Black Ops 6 with Bigger Interest Than MW3 Despite Its Release on Xbox Game Pass. First Reviews From Critics are Very Positive

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must admit that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has certainly stirred up quite a storm! The sheer number of players flocking to this game is nothing short of astounding, outshining even the mighty Modern Warfare 3 from last year. It’s like a digital invasion, and I’m here for it!


Following the debut of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, we’ve passed the first weekend post-premiere, making this an opportune moment to assess the game’s performance. Unsurprisingly, the latest addition to this widely acclaimed series has garnered a substantial player base. Interestingly, it appears that this year’s influx of players is larger than that of last year’s Modern Warfare 3, which enjoyed increased popularity due to its availability on Game Pass.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – activity results

In this specific scenario, it’s challenging to pinpoint the exact number of players on Steam because the game is viewed as a part of the Call of Duty service, which shows people playing multiple recent versions of the series concurrently. However, by contrasting the results from two weekends, we can make an approximate guess about how many players were drawn to Black Ops 6.

On Friday, there was a promising kickoff, but things really took off on Sunday when the “Call of Duty” app was all simultaneously activated on 306,460 accounts. To put that into perspective, just a week prior, at its peak, it had been active on only 80,597 accounts. Therefore, it’s reasonable to conclude that the launch of Black Ops 6 drew over 200,000 concurrent users to Steam.

Black Ops 6 with Bigger Interest Than MW3 Despite Its Release on Xbox Game Pass. First Reviews From Critics are Very Positive

Viewing this outcome alongside the player count from the first Sunday after the launch of Modern Warfare 3 (190,707 players), it’s undeniably evident that there’s significantly more enthusiasm for this release. Additionally, keep in mind that Black Ops 6 was made available on Game Pass, likely attracting a substantial player base.

Player and critic reviews

Despite the game’s strong performance as indicated by the results, it appears that player satisfaction is not as high, with a mere 64% positive review ratio on Steam, classifying it as “mixed.” Critics point out issues like ill-considered respawn points in maps, crashes, and difficulties with the Call of Duty Hub application. In contrast, Metacritic users have awarded Black Ops 6 a more favorable average rating of 7.7/10.

Regarding the reviews, OpenCritic currently boasts 10 appraisals, averaging 85 out of 100. Many of these focus on the campaign, hailed as one of the best in the series in recent years. Additionally, some texts highlight the potential for a multiplayer mode, where the Omnimovement system is commended as a significant advantage. (Our text will likely be released tomorrow)

Some individuals are hailing “Black Ops 6” as a return to the series’ traditional style, following the relatively successful “Modern Warfare 3”. Fans of the franchise can expect an enjoyable gaming experience, with few significant drawbacks mentioned. Most criticism focuses on minor technical glitches or occasionally uneven plot progression.

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2024-10-28 17:31