Black Ops 6 Breaks Franchise Records with Historic Launch

The latest Call of Duty title achieves the biggest first 30 days in series history, bolstered by a Game Pass debut and widespread acclaim.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set records for most players, hours played, and multiplayer matches in the first 30 days of release, making it the most successful launch in franchise history.
The game debuted on October 26, 2024, as the first Call of Duty title to launch on Microsoft's Game Pass, exposing it to approximately 34 million subscribers.
Black Ops 6's launch also saw a 60% year-over-year increase in sales on PlayStation and Steam, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Activision's RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system has issued over 19,000 bans to combat cheaters, with ongoing efforts to improve enforcement speed and effectiveness.
Players can look forward to new content, including a mid-season double XP weekend, the return of Prop Hunt, and the Season 1 Reloaded update on December 5.