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Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 is signature Black Ops across a cinematic single-player Campaign, a best-in-class Multiplayer experience and with the epic return of Round-Based Zombies.

46%
Mixed
DevelopersActivision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Treyarch
PublisherActivision
Release DateNov 1, 2024
$69.99
Peak Players2.6K
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

Black Ops 6 delivers a return to form for the series with a highly praised campaign and a zombies mode that successfully blends classic and modern elements. However, the experience is heavily overshadowed by technical frustrations regarding the mandatory Call of Duty HQ launcher and a shared playtime system that complicates Steam refunds.

Pros

  • The campaign and zombies modes are widely considered the most fun and engaging in the series for several years.90%
  • Fast-paced and fluid multiplayer gameplay that captures the feel of older fan-favorite titles like Black Ops 3.80%
  • Zombies mode successfully integrates classic features with the mechanics introduced in Cold War.70%

Cons

  • The mandatory Call of Duty HQ launcher is criticized for being cumbersome and intrusive to the user experience.95%
  • Shared playtime across the launcher often prevents players from qualifying for Steam refunds even with minimal time in the new game.90%
  • Significant controversy and negative sentiment regarding the alleged use of AI for artwork and voice lines.80%
  • Frequent game-breaking bugs and technical issues reported during the launch period.70%
  • Reports of players not receiving items included in the premium Vault Edition despite successful purchases.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Playtime in Warzone is aggregated with Black Ops 6, which many users claim is a tactic to circumvent Steam's two-hour refund window.
  • The game has been described as an 'updating simulator' due to the frequency and size of required downloads through the launcher.
Confidence: 77%
Based on the 180 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 28, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.6K
Peak · last 90 days
2.6K
All-time peak
2.6K

Price

Current price
$69.99
Lowest tracked
$27.99since Jul 8, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
40%
Last 30 days
74%
All-time positive
46%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews16.5K
Positive: 7.5K (46%)Negative: 9.0K (54%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

19h

Avg Playtime at Review

1%

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