BO6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Disappoints Fans Due to Exorbitant Prices

Black Ops 6's TMNT Crossover Sparks Player Outrage Over Pricing

Activision's latest Black Ops 6 crossover event, featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) as part of Season 2 Reloaded, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from players due to its exorbitant pricing. The individual TMNT skins (Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello) are priced at $20 each, while Master Splinter costs an additional $10 via the premium Battle Pass. This totals a staggering $100 for the complete set, excluding a $10 TMNT-themed weapon blueprint.

This pricing model has particularly angered players considering Black Ops 6 is a full-priced game ($69.99). Comparisons to free-to-play titles like Fortnite, where similar bundles are significantly cheaper, have fueled the backlash. Reddit user neverclaimsurv highlighted this disparity, stating the cost was "INSANE" compared to Fortnite's pricing.

Adding insult to injury, the limited-time nature of the skins raises concerns that purchases won't carry over to future Black Ops installments. Reddit user SellMeYourSirin pointed out the frustration of paying for content in a game likely to be superseded within a year, especially with the game's multiple paid Battle Pass tiers.

Despite being the highest-grossing video game in the US in 2024, the negative player response highlights the potential risks of Activision's monetization strategy. While future paid crossover events are likely, the intensity of this backlash could force a reevaluation of their approach.

Black Ops 6's Troubled Steam Reviews

Black Ops 6 currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam (47% positive), reflecting a broader range of player dissatisfaction. Beyond the pricing controversy, numerous complaints cite game-breaking crashes, rampant hacking, and Activision's increasing reliance on AI.

Steam user LemonRain exemplifies the frustration with game crashes, stating that the game is unplayable due to frequent crashes despite attempting various troubleshooting steps. Other players report encountering hackers who can instantly eliminate opponents, ruining the multiplayer experience. One user described a 15-minute wait only to be matched with hackers.

Finally, some users are protesting Activision's shift towards AI by using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to generate negative Steam reviews, as exemplified by user Rundur's review.

Despite these widespread complaints, Black Ops 6 continues to generate substantial revenue through its costly Battle Passes, highlighting the complex relationship between player dissatisfaction and the game's financial success.