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

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing a significant downturn, with prominent YouTubers and competitive players expressing serious concerns. The game's declining player base is raising alarm bells across the community.

Veteran Call of Duty pro, OpTic Scump, has declared the franchise's current state as its worst ever. He attributes this largely to the premature release of the ranked mode, coupled with a severely ineffective anti-cheat system that's resulted in rampant cheating.

Streamer FaZe Swagg dramatically switched to Marvel Rivals mid-stream, citing frustrating connectivity issues and an overwhelming number of hackers. His stream even incorporated a live counter showcasing the frequency of cheater encounters.

Adding to the woes is the heavy nerfing of the zombies mode, impacting the acquisition of desirable cosmetic items, and a perceived oversaturation of cosmetic microtransactions. Critics argue that the focus has shifted towards monetization, neglecting crucial gameplay improvements. This situation, despite the franchise's historically massive budgets, is causing growing concern. Player patience is wearing thin, and the game appears to be teetering on the brink of a major crisis.