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 crossover event in Black Ops 6, featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) as part of Season 2 Reloaded, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from players due to exorbitant skin prices. The backlash highlights growing concerns about the game's monetization strategy.

High Costs for Cosmetic Content

Each individual TMNT character skin (Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello) costs $20, while Master Splinter requires purchasing the premium Battle Pass for $10. Acquiring the entire set, along with a $10 TMNT-themed weapon blueprint, totals a staggering $100. This has prompted significant backlash, particularly given that Black Ops 6 is a full-priced game ($69.99). Comparisons to free-to-play titles like Fortnite, where similar bundles are significantly cheaper, further fuel the discontent. One Reddit user, neverclaimsurv, aptly summarized the sentiment: "That is INSANE...In Fortnite I think I paid $25.00 for all 4 turtles, and that’s a free game."

Concerns About Skin Longevity and Battle Pass Structure

Adding to the frustration is the likelihood that these purchased skins will not carry over to future Black Ops installments. This limited lifespan for paid cosmetic content adds insult to injury for players. Reddit user SellMeYourSirin points out, "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."

Negative Steam Reviews Reflect Broader Issues

Black Ops 6 currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam (47% positive), reflecting a range of player complaints. Beyond the pricing controversy, significant issues plague the game, including frequent crashes, rampant hacking in multiplayer, and the increasing use of AI by Activision. Steam user LemonRain's review encapsulates the frustration: "this game has had problems with hard crashing since launch...I can’t complete a single match...Nothing works and I have given up." Other users report matches consistently ruined by hackers.

AI-Generated Reviews as a Form of Protest

The reliance on AI by Activision has even prompted some users to utilize AI chatbots like ChatGPT to generate negative reviews as a form of protest. Steam user Rundur's review exemplifies this: "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."

High Revenue Despite Negative Feedback

Despite the overwhelming negative feedback and technical issues, Black Ops 6 continues to generate substantial revenue, primarily driven by its costly battle passes. Whether this unsustainable model will continue in the face of growing player dissent remains to be seen.