Since launching,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has faced its fair share of controversy. As the franchise continues to grow and change, some players have been unhappy with specific directions developer Treyarch has taken withBlack Ops 6. While critiques can focus on a wide variety of features, one of the most outspoken criticisms is the continuous addition of crazy skins.
The main complaint about these skins is that they take the realism out ofCall of Duty. While this is valid, not every player is bothered by this. Clearly, there are plenty of fans who enjoy these over-the-top skins, as they continue to be added. They may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they are apparently doing so well thatTreyarch recently doubled-down on the developer’s embrace of strange skins. Miles Leslie, Treyarch’s Associate Creative Director, defended this decision by stating it gives the team more creative freedom. So, now that it’s clear thatBlack Ops 6will continue to release non-grounded skins, it’s time for Marvel to make its way to the first-person shooter.
It’s Time For Marvel to Stake Its Claim in Call of Duty
Despite unrealistic crossover skins not being popular with everyCall of Dutyplayer, there has still been plenty of hope from fans that Marvel will someday make its way to the franchise. As one of the biggest properties in pop culture, the Marvel brand seems like a likely collaborator forCall of Dutyand its spin-offs. IfBlack Ops 6is going to dive deeper into over-the-top cosmetics, then the powers that be at Activision and Treyarch might as well push the limits on which franchises can be featured.Black Ops 6may have only been out for less than six months at this point, but there are already plenty of crazy skins added to the in-game shop. Compared to a few of the game’s wilder cosmetics, a Marvel crossover would seem tame at this point, making now the perfect time for such a collaboration.
Black Ops 6’s Craziest Skins, So Far
Also, withthe currentSquid Gamecrossover, it’s clear that Treyarch is willing to partner with high-profile properties.Squid Gameis big, but it’s not nearly as massive as Marvel. However, it still shows where Treyarch’s mind is when considering what types of crossovers to introduce toBlack Ops 6.
Black Ops 6’sSquid Gamecrossover is scheduled to end on January 24.
Marvel Coming to Call of Duty Would Be Monumental For the First-Person Shooter
Call of Dutyhas become one of the biggest names in gaming. Likewise, Marvel is now one of the biggest brands in the world. If the two were to collide, it would be a massive event for both franchises. Such a crossover would likely bump up player numbers while also potentially introducing newcomers to the game who are avid Marvel lovers. Marvel has boasted several high-profile crossovers,like its manyFortnitecollaborations, and it only makes sense for aCall of Dutyentry to be next in line. Certain characters would fit naturally into the setting, too, like World War 2-era Captain America or The Punisher.
Now that Marvel hasits own online multiplayer venture withMarvel Rivals, it may be even harder for Captain America and Iron Man to make an appearance inCall of Duty. With its own multiplayer game, Marvel may feel less inclined to do as many crossovers, since it can generate hype from its own project. Of course, only time will tell, but it’s surprising that there still has yet to be a Marvel andCall of Dutycrossover.
Last summer, leaks suggested Wolverine and Deadpool were coming toBlack Ops 6, but this proved to be false.
Crazy skins inCall of Dutygames will likely always be a source of debate. However, there is at least a balance of grounded options among the wilder cosmetics.Black Ops 6may make controversial decisions sometimes, but its crossovers continue to be popular regardless.
