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Activision Responds to Player Outcry Over 'Pay-to-Win' T-800 Skin in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone!

2025-04-10

Author: Ming

In a stunning twist for fans of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, Activision has rolled out changes to the controversial T-800 skin—once labeled 'pay-to-win' by players weary of its stealthy advantages.

Since its introduction as part of a premium $30 bundle earlier this year, the T-800 skin has sparked outrage among players due to its frustratingly low visibility. This robotic skin's flat design and lack of illumination made it nearly invisible at medium to long distances, giving those who equipped it an unfair edge in the game's fast-paced battles.

On April 8, Activision took action, rolling out a nerf aimed at improving the skin's visibility. The patch notes stated, "The T-800 Operator has received a visibility adjustment to ease target identification for the Endo Titanium Core skin.” But have they done enough?

Many players remain unconvinced, claiming that the changes have had minimal effect on their ability to spot the Terminator in-game. This ongoing visibility debate raises the question: Will Activision have to make further adjustments to balance things out?

This isn't the first visibility controversy for the franchise—remember the infamous Roze operator skin from 2021? Players cried foul then too, leading developers at Raven to implement tweaks to fix the issue. Ironically, Roze is making a comeback for Season 3 of Black Ops 6 and Warzone, now locked behind a pricey Battle Pass and the exclusive BlackCell version.

On a brighter note for fans, Warzone is experiencing a resurgence thanks to the nostalgic return of the OG map Verdansk, inviting players to dive back into the action like never before. Stay tuned for all the massive changes coming your way!