Black Ops 6 Introduces Paid Early Access to New Event Weapon

Key Points to Note:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 offers a new in-game purchase option that allows players to unlock the Sirin 9mm SMG ahead of time.
• Although players can earn the weapon through the Hit List event, achieving 50 billion community eliminations is required.
• The decision to place the weapon behind a paywall before the event concludes has upset many fans.

In the latest update from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, there’s a bit of a stir among the community. Players now have the option to purchase the Sirin 9mm submachine gun, available as part of a store bundle, jumping the queue from earning it through the ongoing Hit List event. This event challenges the player base to work collectively toward gaining rewards by amassing eliminations. However, this move from Treyarch has caused quite a bit of a backlash as it allows players to sidestep the community-driven goal and simply buy the SMG outright.

Launched on November 21, the Hit List event has been enticing players of both Black Ops 6 and Warzone with various rewards, pushing them to achieve milestones by December 5. Among these, the community needs to amass an eye-popping 50 billion eliminations to unlock the coveted Sirin 9mm SMG. This is no small feat, and players are far from reaching this target. Despite this, Treyarch has gone ahead and introduced the SMG as part of a store bundle, much to some fans’ dismay.

In the course of Black Ops 6’s Hit List, players have already secured rewards like the Shadow Perk and Buffer Weight Stock. The community still needs to reach another 30 billion eliminations for the Sirin 9mm, but those unwilling to wait can snag the new Cash Bandit bundle in the store, priced at 2,800 COD points. This package not only includes a range of cosmetic items but also features a weapon blueprint for the Sirin 9mm SMG, enabling players to permanently add it to their arsenal ahead of schedule.

Understandably, this decision hasn’t gone down well with everyone. A notable YouTuber, JGOD, expressed disappointment, labeling it "sad" to place the weapon behind a paywall until the event concludes. Another player, Nick, criticized the tactic of setting such a high community milestone only to offer a paid shortcut, describing it as the "most scummy" action possible. Many others in the gaming community chimed in, condemning the weapon’s premature inclusion in the bundle.

This incident is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the controversies surrounding this latest Call of Duty installment. For instance, another recent bundle featuring the Replacer character drew criticism too. While it initially thrilled fans with the chance to play as the character from Black Ops’ promotional videos, the excitement waned when it was revealed that unlocking his second variant required purchasing the Blackcell Battle Pass, effectively doubling the cost for access to all included cosmetics.

Regarding the game itself, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, developed by Treyarch and Raven, dives into a gripping spy action-thriller set in the transformative early 90s. As the Cold War concludes, players navigate a world filled with shifting political landscapes in an era of clandestine operations without the usual restraints.

Offering a dynamic gaming experience, the Black Ops 6 campaign captivates with exciting espionage missions, unexpected plot twists, and extensive multiplayer modes. Launched with 16 new maps catering to various play styles, including traditional 6v6 and 2v2 options, the game continues to excite with post-launch updates enhancing both Multiplayer and Zombies modes.

For those considering picking up Black Ops 6, it promises a robust content package, with cross-save and cross-platform play supporting a seamless gaming experience. Released on October 25, 2024, the game is available across major platforms, ensuring fans can enjoy its exhilarating gameplay and intriguing narrative.