TMNT Crossover Event Falls Short as Prices Soar, Fans Disappointed

Fans are expressing frustration with the latest Black Ops 6 crossover featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, primarily due to the high cost of the skins. Dive deeper to understand why some fans are voicing their discontent with Activision's monetization strategy!

Black Ops 6 Facing Backlash From Fans

BO6 Expensive Crossover TMNT Skins

The excitement surrounding the Black Ops 6 crossover with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Season 2 Reloaded has been overshadowed by the steep prices of the skins. Each of the iconic turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello—requires a $20 payment to unlock. Meanwhile, the Master Splinter skin is available for $10 through the Battlepass Premium Track. Together, these skins total $100, not including an additional $10 TMNT-themed weapon blueprint.

What's particularly frustrating for fans is that Black Ops 6 isn't a free-to-play game; it already comes with a $69.99 price tag. This has led to comparisons with games like Fortnite, where a user named neverclaimsurv on Reddit commented, "That is INSANE. In Fortnite, I think I paid $25.00 for all 4 turtles, and that’s a free game."

Additionally, there's concern that these skins won't carry over to future Black Ops titles, making the investment seem less worthwhile. As noted by Reddit user SellMeYourSirin, "It has everything to do with the fact a full price game (that’s likely gonna be replaced within the next year) has THREE tiers of battle passes." The game offers a free first tier, with the subsequent two requiring payment.

As the highest-grossing video game in the United States in 2024, it's unlikely that Activision will scale back on these paid crossover events. However, significant pushback from the fanbase could influence future decisions.

Black Ops 6’s Mixed Steam Review

Black Ops 6 currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam with 10,696 reviews, only 47% of which recommend the game. Beyond the pricey skins, players have reported frequent PC crashes and a rampant issue with hackers spoiling the multiplayer experience. Moreover, the use of AI by Activision has been a point of contention.

LemonRain, a Steam user, expressed frustration, stating, "This game has had problems with hard crashing since launch, but the latest update has made it so I can’t complete a single match. Reinstalling. Safe mode. Support. Nothing works and I have given up."

Some players who haven't experienced crashes still encounter hackers capable of eliminating opponents instantly without even starting the match. One player waited 15 minutes in a lobby only to be matched with hackers.

In protest of Activision's increasing reliance on AI, some users have turned to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to generate their negative reviews. Steam user Rundur shared, "Since Activision can't be bothered hiring real people anymore, I've decided to take advantage of AI myself and ask ChatGPT to write this negative review for me. Enjoy."

Despite these issues, Black Ops 6 continues to generate significant revenue, largely driven by its costly battle passes compared to other shooter games.