The latest bombshell in the Call of Duty series, Black Ops 6, has come under the spotlight with a new application that has left players stunned. Activision’s popular game is now charging extra for a premium sound experience. This unexpected decision has sparked major controversy in the gaming world…
Black Ops 6: “You want 5.1, you gotta pay a little more!”
The game’s new ‘Advanced Headset Mode’ feature provides a Universal HRTF profile by default. However, the real controversy stems from the fact that players must pay extra for a personalized sound experience. At a time when similar features are offered for free on PlayStation 5, the timing of this decision has sparked widespread debate.
This feature, called the ‘Immerse Gamepack,’ is available for free for a limited trial period before becoming a paid service. The pack promises a three-dimensional sound experience personalized based on players’ head and ear shape. The company also announced that this technology will be introduced during the first season of Call of Duty: Warzone.
Player communities have reacted harshly to this decision. While they are accustomed to cosmetic items and battle pass systems, making basic audio features paid is seen as unacceptable. The backlash campaigns on social media are only expected to intensify…
Industry experts warn that adding extra charges for visual and audio features in an AAA game could set a dangerous precedent. It is feared that this could encourage other game companies to adopt similar practices in the future.
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