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Activision's Costly Call of Duty Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Has Some Players Saying Black Ops 6 Should Just Go Free-to-Play at This Point

Mar 18,2025 Author: Leo

Call of Duty's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover is sparking outrage among players due to its hefty price tag. Unlocking all the themed items could cost upwards of $90 in COD Points, prompting some to call for Black Ops 6 to become free-to-play.

Activision's Season 02 Reloaded update, released February 20th, introduced the crossover. Each of the four Turtles (Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael) boasts a premium bundle, estimated at 2,400 COD Points ($19.99) each. Collecting the entire set would thus cost approximately $80.

The Leonardo Tracer Pack is expected to cost 2,400 COD Points, or $19.99. Image credit: Activision Publishing.

Adding insult to injury, a premium event pass costing 1,100 COD Points ($10) is also available, offering additional cosmetics, notably Splinter. This pass is only the second of its kind in Call of Duty history. The free track offers some cosmetics, but Splinter is exclusive to the paid version.

The Turtles event pass is just the second ever in Call of Duty. Image credit: Activision Publishing.

The backlash centers on the crossover's focus on purely cosmetic items with no gameplay impact. Many argue that ignoring the crossover is easy, but the sheer cost is still a point of contention. Players are criticizing Activision's aggressive monetization, suggesting the premium event pass transforms Black Ops 6 into a free-to-play model akin to Fortnite.

Reddit user II_JangoFett_II voiced the frustration: “Activision casually glossing over the fact that they want you to pay $80+ if you want the 4 Turtles, plus another $10+ if you want the TMNT event pass rewards… DESPICABLE!” Other comments echoed the sentiment, lamenting the shift towards frequent event passes and the loss of free, universal cosmetic rewards. One player humorously pointed out the Turtles' lack of firearms, highlighting the absurdity of the monetization.

Black Ops 6's monetization strategy is multifaceted. Each season includes a battle pass (1,100 COD Points/$9.99), a premium BlackCell version ($29.99), and a constant stream of store cosmetics. The Turtles crossover, with its premium event pass, adds another layer to this system.

The criticism intensifies when comparing Black Ops 6's monetization to its free-to-play counterpart, Warzone. What might be acceptable in a free game isn't necessarily so in a $70 title. This disparity fuels the calls for Black Ops 6 Multiplayer to transition to a free-to-play model.

Activision and Microsoft will likely maintain their current approach, given Black Ops 6's phenomenal success. It achieved the biggest Call of Duty launch ever, setting a new Game Pass subscription record and surpassing sales expectations on PlayStation and Steam. Despite the player backlash, the game's financial performance is undoubtedly positive for Activision and Microsoft.

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