Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Update Sparks Backlash Over In-Game Pre-Order Promo
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
A new update for the popular PlayStation ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 adds a Modern Warfare 4 pre-order button to the main menu, drawing criticism from fans.
Activision has rolled out a fresh update for the recently released PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, but the patch is bringing unwanted baggage. Following the Version 1.008 update on PS5 and Version 1.08 on PS4, players booted up the 2012 classic only to find a prominent pre-order button for Modern Warfare 4 sitting directly in the multiplayer main menu. The promotional tile now shares screen space with standard options like Play Online and Local play.
As reported by Game Rant, the timing is clearly tied to the upcoming Modern Warfare 4 beta testing phases. However, the community response has been swift and critical. Players are frustrated to see active marketing pushed into a classic game menu, especially while long-standing multiplayer issues and anti-cheat concerns across the franchise remain ongoing pain points for the community.
Despite the controversy, the PlayStation ports of Black Ops 2 have been massive commercial hits since launching on July 9, even outperforming newer franchise entries on the platform's download charts. When publishers use beloved legacy titles to funnel traffic toward upcoming pre-orders, it highlights a disconnect between corporate marketing strategies and player expectations for a clean user experience.
Tags: Call of Duty, PlayStation, Gaming News, Activision, FPS
Original article: Game Rant