The Season Pass of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is facing harsh criticism from fans. This is because Activision forces players into an “all or nothing” decision. All post-launch content is currently tied to the Black Ops Pass. The “outdated” paid DLC model is also strongly condemned.
All or nothing? Recently, new details about the Season Pass of Black Ops 4 have been released: the Black Ops Pass. With this model, the publisher Activision pursues an “all or nothing” strategy. All content meant to be added to the game post-launch is currently exclusively tied to the Black Ops Pass.
This move triggered a wave of outrage among many members of the Call of Duty community after it was announced.
Season Pass and Content Policy of Black Ops 4 Under Criticism
New direction with the Season Pass: Traditionally, installments of the Call of Duty series receive several DLCs each year. These consist of new map packs for multiplayer and the zombie mode. A Season Pass is also always offered, allowing players to purchase the DLCs at a discount as a bundle.
However, since there was a long period this year without any information about the Season Pass of Black Ops 4, fans began to speculate whether Black Ops 4 was distancing itself from the paid DLC policy. As it has recently become clear, that was not the case. The FAQ section of the Activision product site outlines the contents of the Black Ops Pass as follows:
- “Classified,” a bonus zombie experience that will be available at launch
- New fresh zombie experiences: IX, Voyage of Despair, and Blood of the Dead
- 12 multiplayer maps
- 4 exclusive blackout characters
Additionally, more fresh post-release content is set to find its way into the game.
Furthermore, Activision made it clear: the contents of the Season Pass of Black Ops 4 will only be available as a bundle within the Season Pass. This content cannot be purchased individually.
Does Call of Duty Have an “Outdated DLC Model?”
Season Pass and outdated content strategy not well received: This led to a wave of outrage. The community reacted with harsh words and condemned this Season Pass model. But alongside the “all or nothing” approach, the
