One of the most famous CoD players thinks the series is in the worst state now

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing significant challenges, as evidenced by declining player engagement and vocal criticism from prominent streamers and competitive players. Industry veterans are expressing alarm at the game's current state, with some even abandoning content creation for the title.

OpTic Scump, a highly influential Call of Duty player, has declared the franchise's condition to be the worst he's ever witnessed. He attributes this largely to the premature launch of the ranked mode, coupled with a malfunctioning anti-cheat system resulting in rampant cheating.

Further fueling the discontent is FaZe Swagg, a popular streamer who dramatically switched to Marvel Rivals mid-stream due to persistent connectivity problems and an overwhelming number of hackers. His stream incorporated a live counter showcasing the frequency of cheater encounters.

Adding to the woes is a significant nerf to the zombies mode, hindering the acquisition of coveted camouflage skins, and an oversaturation of cosmetic items. This perceived prioritization of monetization over meaningful gameplay improvements, especially considering the franchise's historically massive budgets, is causing considerable concern. The dwindling player base suggests a potential crisis point is approaching, as player patience is not limitless.