Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Just Broke a 9-Year Streak

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Just Broke a 9-Year Streak

Key Takeaways

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is most popular on Xbox, a shift from PlayStation dominance since 2015.
  • The presence of the game on Xbox Game Pass likely increased the player count on Xbox.
  • Xbox was Call of Duty’s primary platform until 2014’s Advanced Warfare.

As a seasoned gamer who has been around since the early days of console wars, it’s fascinating to see the shift in the tide with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 dominating Xbox over PlayStation. I remember the good old days when Xbox was the go-to platform for CoD, but then Sony took over the reigns starting from Black Ops 3.

The latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, is said to be currently dominating playtime on Xbox consoles. This marks the first time since Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare in 2014 that a Call of Duty game has held this position. Since its release last month, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has garnered significant acclaim, and it appears to be especially favored by Xbox gamers.

Initially, the first “Call of Duty” game was exclusively playable on PC. However, the sequel, “Call of Duty 2,” was launched exclusively on the Xbox 360 console. From then on, “Call of Duty” games became multi-platform, but they were predominantly linked with the Xbox brand. This bond was further strengthened when Microsoft secured temporary exclusivity for “Call of Duty” additional content, allowing Xbox 360 players to enjoy new maps a whole month ahead of PlayStation users. This pattern shifted in 2015 with the debut of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.” This game marked the beginning of exclusive deals favoring PlayStation and initiated a nine-year stretch where PlayStation became the primary platform for “Call of Duty” games.

As per Xbox head Phil Spencer in an interview with Game File, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” is currently more played on Xbox than any other platform. Although the exact player numbers weren’t disclosed, this is the first time since “Advanced Warfare” that a “Call of Duty” game has been played more on Xbox rather than PlayStation. Notably, “Black Ops 6” does not feature any exclusive content for any particular platform, which could be a significant factor contributing to this sudden change in player preference.

Black Ops 6 is Most Popular on Xbox

  • 2014 – Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (Xbox)
  • 2015 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (PlayStation)
  • 2016 – Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PlayStation)
  • 2017 – Call of Duty: WWII (PlayStation)
  • 2018 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (PlayStation)
  • 2019 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PlayStation)
  • 2020 – Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (PlayStation)
  • 2021 – Call of Duty: Vanguard (PlayStation)
  • 2022 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PlayStation)
  • 2023 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PlayStation)
  • 2024 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Xbox)

It’s quite probable that the fact that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was a day one Xbox Game Pass title significantly boosted the number of gamers opting to play it on Xbox. Although the player count on Xbox might be higher, it could well be that more PlayStation users actually purchased the game. Earlier, Treyarch attributed the increased interest in Black Ops 6 due to its Game Pass launch, and this seems to have been the case indeed.

As a gamer, I’ve got to say, the buzz around Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been off the charts! It’s like nothing we’ve seen since the Modern Warfare reboot in 2019. The reviews are through the roof compared to other recent CoD games, suggesting a return to top-notch gameplay that I’ve been craving. If Black Ops 6 keeps delivering seasonal content that keeps me on the edge of my seat, it looks like the next year is shaping up to be one heck of an exciting ride for the Call of Duty franchise!

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2024-11-16 21:36