In late January, a video emerged online showcasing a tool that hackers could use to remove players from matches in Black Ops 6. The footage was captured during the Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta, according to Activision's response to the video. The vulnerability highlighted in the video was addressed and fixed before the official release of BO6 in November. Activision emphasized that the game's current state does not reflect the issues shown in the video, as the team consistently investigates reports of such utilities.

However, players have accused Activision of dishonesty, claiming that hackers are still exploiting the utility. They provided a video as evidence, showing the program in use during a match on the Nuketown map, which was introduced to Black Ops 6 a week after its launch.

Black Ops 6 achieved the status of the top-selling game in the US last year, as reported by Circana analysts. The Call of Duty franchise has maintained its position as the top-ranked game in the United States for 16 consecutive years. Meanwhile, EA Sports College Football 25, released on consoles in July, became the most played sports game in the country.

In 2024, U.S. gamers' spending saw a 1.1% decrease year over year, attributed by Circana to reduced hardware demand. However, spending on add-ons and services increased by 2% and 6%, respectively. Looking ahead, the second season of Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2, featuring a ninja theme and a crossover with the "Terminator" universe, is set to premiere on January 28.