When Black Ops 6 Season 1 launched, players were pleasantly surprised to discover that all of their Double XP tokens accumulated in MW3 and Warzone were available in BO6 multiplayer. But this joy was short-lived since the next day, these tokens were withdrawn, a decision experienced as a slap in the face for the most loyal fans of the franchise.
The weapon progression system in Black Ops 6 is particularly slow, which has earned the developers a lot of criticism. After massive feedback from players, they adjusted the system, but it's still a significant investment, even with Double XP.
For the most dedicated players, seeing hours of Double XP tokens transferred into their inventory offered immense relief. This allowed them to plan to progress quickly and achieve their goals. But this opportunity was abruptly withdrawn after just 24 hours.
A hotfix removed these tokens from Black Ops 6 multiplayer, making them only usable in MW3 and Warzone. A decision seen by many as a disguised incentive to play these other games. For players who purchased BO6 as soon as it was released, the message seems clear: “You know that new game you just bought? Go back and play something else.”
A compensation that borders on disrespect
Aware of the players' frustration, the developers still offered compensation… but it is far from sufficient. As a “fix,” Black Ops 6 players received 45 minutes of free Double XP. A paltry response to the dozens of hours of lost tokens.
To make matters worse, there is currently a flaw allowing you to use a Double XP token in Warzone to benefit from bonuses in BO6 multiplayer. If Activision is truly determined to deprive players of these tokens in BO6, this method will likely be quickly corrected.
However, this proves that the withdrawal of tokens in BO6 is not a technical error but a deliberate and hasty decision.
In the patch note for the latest update, this removal is even described as a “bug” that required a fix. A justification that rings false for many fans.
The most frustrating thing about this situation is that Black Ops 6 offers a genuinely good multiplayer experience, probably the best in the Call of Duty franchise in years (if we put aside the criticisms about the maps). This quality makes Activision's decision to penalize its most committed players all the more incomprehensible.
The players who would have benefited from these tokens are precisely those who invest the most time and money in the game, in particular by purchasing skins and additional content. By withdrawing Double XP tokens, Activision is missing out on a golden opportunity to strengthen its relationship with its community.
The reactions of the players were not long in coming, and the criticism of this decision was unanimous. Many are hoping that Activision will reverse this decision and give players back what is rightfully theirs.
For a game that has so much potential, why risk alienating its most loyal fans?
