- The Kuwaiti government has banned Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, canceling pre-orders and blocking its release due to potential sensitivity surrounding its Gulf War portrayal.
- Despite the setback in Kuwait, global anticipation for the game’s October 25 release remains high, with Activision hopeful for a reversal and Microsoft adjusting its Xbox Game Pass strategy.
Black Ops 6 Major Ban in Kuwait
In a surprising turn of events, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has faced a major ban just when its release is around the corner. While players around the globe are eagerly waiting for the release, COD fans in Kuwait have met an unfortunate incident- The government in Kuwait has banned the game.
BO6 won’t be released in the entire region and those who excitedly pre-ordered the game will be given their money back. This ban has left gamers in Kuwait with heartbreak and their dream to lay hands on the latest thrilled installment has been crushed.
In response to this Activision, the publisher of Black Ops 6, expressed their disappointment but remains hopeful for a reversal. As per IGN A spokesperson confirmed:
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has not been approved for release in Kuwait. At this time, the title will not be available for release in the region. As a result, all preorders in Kuwait will be canceled and refunded to the original point of purchase. We remain hopeful that local authorities will reconsider, and allow players in Kuwait to enjoy this all-new experience in the Black Ops series.”
Activision has not confirmed any exact reasons but it is expected to be the portrayal of the Kuwait- Gulf war, in the upcoming game. Considering this the local authorities might have found it sensitive content or may have issues with the depiction of historical events.
Furthermore, the hype of the game is quite high that Microsoft has pulled its $1 Xbox Game Pass trial- looking forward to selling a full-priced subscription. Despite the setback in Kuwait, excitement remains the same all over the world as fans are counting down to the launch date to leap into the action-packed multiplayer modes.
