The first reviews of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 from journalists and players surfaced online the day after the shooter’s release, with many praising Raven Software for delivering one of the franchise's best story campaigns in years.

Players and critics alike commended the game for its varied missions, which avoid monotony and continue to surprise throughout the campaign. Shooting mechanics and the completely revamped movement system, allowing characters to sprint in any direction and shoot while falling or lying on their backs, received high marks. Some reviewers also praised the campaign's length — about eight hours — as it feels neither too short nor too drawn-out.

Many players shared reviewers' sentiments, especially enjoying the campaign and the zombies mode. However, some found Black Ops 6 disappointing, with most complaints on Steam focused on technical issues. According to reviews, the game frequently crashes or suffers from unstable server connections, preventing progress through the story mode.

Steam reviews also reflect frustration with the Call of Duty HQ launcher, which some found cumbersome. One player even called the launcher "terrible" because it hindered their gameplay experience. The Call of Duty HQ launcher’s peak concurrent user count reached 306,000 people within 24 hours, marking the highest figure in nearly two years.

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