Activision has revealed additional insights into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, highlighting the game's widespread appeal, although the publisher has not yet disclosed specific sales figures. In a recent announcement, Activision stated that Black Ops 6 has achieved the highest engagement levels of any Call of Duty title within its first 30 days, in terms of total players, hours played, and matches conducted. Previously, Activision reported that Black Ops 6 had already set new records in these metrics within its initial three days of release.
Developer Treyarch expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and announced a double XP weekend for Black Ops 6, starting this Wednesday, November 27. This early start is likely due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. Alongside the double XP event, Black Ops 6 will introduce new multiplayer playlists on November 27, including Prop Hunt, Stakeout 24/7, and Hardcore Stakeout 24/7.
The impressive performance of Black Ops 6 was anticipated even before its launch. The Black Ops series is renowned for its popularity, and the game's inclusion in Game Pass potentially expanded its player base. However, experts note that it is still too early to fully assess the impact of Game Pass on Black Ops 6's success. The economic implications of Game Pass remain unclear, partly because Microsoft does not disclose the terms of its agreements with developers and publishers. Moreover, Microsoft has shifted its focus from reporting Xbox console sales numbers to emphasizing 'engagement' metrics, which can be presented in ways that benefit the company.
Black Ops 6 emerged as the top-selling game in the US for October 2024 and ranks as the third best-selling game of 2024, just a few days after its release.
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