The post-launch content of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is still expanding, with the game still having a couple more in-game seasons planned before attention turns to the upcoming Black Ops 7. Of course, CoD's modern live service nature has defined a divisive new identity for the franchise, with its post-launch content strategy largely centering around the likes of battle passes, limited-time events, and in-store bundles.
This type of content, especially operator skins, has caused many controversies for the franchise over the years. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is no different, with the recently added Beavis and Butt-Head operators being one of the most divisive additions to the game. Not only have these skins added to the discourse around Call of Duty losing its identity through outlandish cosmetics, but players are also reporting several in-game issues with the new operators. It seems as though Treyarch is going to double down on these issues with future collaborations, making the controversy around the Beavis and Butt-Head skins even louder.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Beavis and Butt-Head Collaboration Has Stirred Up Some Predictable Criticisms
The Black Ops 6 Beavis and Butt-Head crossover is one of the staple offerings of the game's Season 4 Reloaded update. The crossover comes in the form of freely available and paid-for event tracks, offering a range of rewards like operator skins, weapon blueprints, finishing moves, and much more. Of course, operator skins for both Beavis and Butt-Head are the most sought-after unlocks tied to this event, with these particular skins already seeing widespread use.
Black Ops 6's Beavis and Butt-Head event is scheduled to run until July 31, meaning players will only have a brief window to unlock everything the event has to offer.
While CoD has introduced many outlandish skins in the past, such as the recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle collaboration, the art style of the Beavis and Butt-Head skins really contradicts BO6's visuals. This leans into a wider issue that modern CoD games face, with a given title's initially grounded look being slowly cannibalized through post-launch content to a point where a game looks unrecognizable.
The way that the Beavis and Butt-Head skins glaringly stick out against the more realistic CoD landscapes is a step too far for some fans, with growing criticisms starting to form around what content is added to the franchise. These issues go beyond visuals, however, with these particular skins even being labeled as "pay-to-win" by some players. While the vibrant nature of the skins might be seen as a disadvantage to the user, the iconic large heads of Beavis and Butt-Head are not properly mapped to a hitbox of the same size.
Visual and Mechanical Issues Might Spell Bad News For Future Black Ops 6 Crossover Content
Many players have reported headshots that have not registered on Beavis and Butt-Head skins, leading to a level of guesswork as to where their head hitboxes actually are. While this issue might not be the most common, it is still another loud criticism of skins that debatably have no place in Call of Duty. It is clear that CoD is attempting to rival the likes of Fortnite with this brand of crossover content, though Fortnite's more cartoonish visuals are much more conducive to crossovers not feeling so out of place.
In the wake of these criticisms surrounding the Beavis and Butt-Head skins, it was leaked that a comprehensive American Dad crossover is coming to Black Ops 6. This crossover will include skins for characters like Roger and Stan, which will likely possess the same visually-opposing art style and questionable hitboxes. It seems that Call of Duty is pushing the limits of its post-launch content every year, and with there being no end in sight, it is clear to see why the Beavis and Butt-Head skins have caused so much controversy.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 25, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW 9.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- FPS
