Summary
- Black Ops 6 beta reportedly plagued by severe technical issues, crashes, and bans, making it unplayable for many on PC.
- Some players attribute launch problems to flaws in Call of Duty HQ system, hoping for improvements before official release.
The highly anticipated beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has launched, but it has quickly become the subject of widespread criticism, particularly from the PC gaming community. Players are reporting severe technical issues, including frequent crashes, poor optimization, and more, making Black Ops 6 nearly unplayable for many.
Black Ops 6 is scheduled for release on October 25, with its beta currently offering early access to players who pre-ordered the game. This period allows players to get a head start while providing developers with crucial feedback for necessary adjustments. However, the beta is encountering several problems. For instance, reports have emerged that players, including professionals, have faced unexpected bans while participating in the Black Ops 6 beta. The exact cause of these bans remains unclear, but they are suspected to be related to malfunctions in the Ricochet anti-cheat system, which may be incorrectly flagging legitimate players.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Player Points Out Mistake in the Skyline Map
As the Black Ops 6 beta continues, one player makes a rather unusual and unexpected discovery regarding a mistake on one of the game's new maps.
Black Ops 6 beta is receiving particularly harsh criticism from PC players, as evidenced by various social media posts. One Reddit post described the beta experience as an "absolute mess," highlighting issues like frequent app crashes and repeated restarts being needed just to launch the game. Many other PC players have shared similar grievances, with one noting multiple restarts before successfully loading the game, only to face a crash on a specific map. Another player reported being trapped in a frustrating "Update requires restart" loop, which prevented them from progressing in the game. Additionally, a different player criticized the beta's performance, noting that it runs poorly and offers significantly worse frame rates compared to MW3, despite having seemingly less advanced graphics.
Some Players Criticize Call of Duty HQ for Black Ops 6 PC Issues
However, some players have pointed out that the restart and launch problems may not be specific to Black Ops 6 itself, but are instead related to issues with the Call of Duty HQ system. They argue that the problem stems from a flawed design, suggesting that players should be able to launch directly into Black Ops 6 without encountering these hurdles. While these criticisms highlight significant concerns, it's important to note that the game is still in beta, offering hope that developers will address these issues and make necessary improvements before the official launch.
It’s also important to note that the beta has encountered additional problems beyond technical issues, with reports of cheating also affecting Black Ops 6 gameplay. Players have expressed their frustration by sharing clips on social media that highlight these cheating issues. Unfortunately, cheating has been a recurring problem within the Call of Duty franchise despite the developers' regular preventive measures.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 25, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW 9.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
WHERE TO PLAY
Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.
The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.
In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.
Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
- Franchise
- Call of Duty
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- FPS
