Summary

  • Shroud dislikes unlocking weapons in CoD, labeling it as forcing players to be the worst until they earn good gear.
  • Some players prefer a mode where all weapons are unlocked to experiment with builds from the start.
  • The progression system in Black Ops 6 can be a way to prevent the game from getting stale too quickly for players.

Shroud isn't a fan of the weapon progression system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The new Call of Duty release is considered a return to form for the series by many, and that includes sticking to classic methods of progression. Although unlocking weapons can feel a bit like an RPG mechanic to some gamers, which gives them little reason to return to starter items, just as many Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players may enjoy the format because it gives them a goal with clear and worthwhile rewards.

Now that the game is out, many players have started to make their way through the list of unlockable weapons in Black Ops 6. As gamers spend more time with the title and collect more XP in matches, their arsenal will expand, and some players may feel that going back to previous weapons is pointless. Players who feel this way aren't alone.

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While in the middle of a Black Ops 6 match, Twitch Streamer Shroud shared that what he dislikes the most about the Call of Duty series is its progression system. Shroud describes "unlocking stuff" as his biggest complaint with these types of games, expressing some annoyance at being stuck with worse weapons that he is less inclined to use later on. Being stuck grinding just to get better weapons and attachments doesn't seem to be what he wants out of these games.

Shroud "Hates" Call of Duty's Progression System

Reacting to this clip, many people have pointed out that this is largely the point of progression in titles like Black Ops 6, which is something Shroud acknowledges as well. However, some share Shoud's frustrations and wishes for a mode where everything is already unlocked. Some gamers have noted that they get no enjoyment out of unlocking things, but they do enjoy playing a game where all of their utilities are available to let them spend that time experimenting with builds. On the other hand, the progression system in Black Ops 6 may simply be one of the many ways that the developers prevent the title from becoming stale for players far too soon.

In the context of a competitive gamer like Shroud, his dislike of this system potentially raises the argument that allowing players all weapons at the start could force all weapons to be balanced more equally, making gameplay reflect more of a player's skill than their commitment to grinding. Some players have pointed out that private matches in Black Ops 6 will have exactly what Shroud is looking for. Regardless, the weapons a player uses in each match ultimately come down to preference, and some may choose to use starter weapons and get by just as well.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
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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
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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.

Cross Save
Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
Franchise
Call of Duty
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
October 25, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 25, 2024
PS5 Release Date
October 25, 2024
Genre(s)
FPS
How Long To Beat
8 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
File Size Xbox Series
216 GB (October 2024)
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Strong