Black Ops 6 Outscores Modern Warfare but Falls Short of Warzone
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has taken the gaming world by storm, surpassing the player numbers of Modern Warfare 2 and 3 on Steam. However, it still falls short of the peak player count achieved by Warzone 2.0. With a record of 306,460 concurrent players during its first weekend, Black Ops 6 is proving to be popular among gamers. This is a significant leap from the 263,174 players for Modern Warfare 2 and 190,707 for Modern Warfare 3. Let's dive into what makes Black Ops 6 stand out in the Call of Duty series.
Black Ops 6 vs. Warzone 2.0
Despite its success, Black Ops 6 hasn't surpassed Warzone 2.0's peak of 491,670 concurrent players. It's important to note that Warzone 2.0 is a free Battle Royale, making it more accessible compared to the $79.99 price tag of Black Ops 6.
SteamDB Insights
SteamDB data is currently the best indicator of Black Ops 6's commercial performance. Neither Xbox nor PlayStation has released player connection figures for their consoles, and Activision Blizzard has not commented either.
Call of Duty's Return to Steam
Comparing these numbers is challenging since Call of Duty bypassed Steam from 2017 to 2022. During this period, PC versions were released exclusively on Battle.net.
Key Highlights
- Black Ops 6 has received positive critical feedback.
- It's the first Call of Duty game to launch on Game Pass.
- Analysts predict a rise of four million Game Pass subscribers.
- This could result in six million lost sales.
These figures highlight the growing popularity of Call of Duty. With Black Ops 6 receiving good reviews, the trend is unlikely to reverse soon.
Game Pass Impact
The launch of Black Ops 6 on Game Pass is expected to boost subscriber numbers significantly. However, this might come at the cost of traditional sales.
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