Gunfight Mode Left in the Shadows
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players are voicing their frustrations as Gunfight, a beloved 2v2 multiplayer mode, remains absent from the game’s playlist rotation for over six weeks. Introduced during the beta and featuring prominently in Season 1 with dedicated new maps, Gunfight quickly became a fan favorite. However, its unexplained omission from recent playlist updates has left players questioning whether Treyarch Studios has sidelined the mode entirely.
Gunfight, known for its intense, small-map gameplay and random loadouts, thrives on its simplicity—no respawns and no health regeneration. Maps like Stakeout and Gala provided the perfect battlegrounds for this high-stakes mode. Its sudden disappearance has spurred heated discussions on platforms like Reddit, where user Masked555 directly asked if Treyarch had “forgotten” Gunfight.
Growing Player Frustration
Fans are increasingly disheartened as Treyarch continues its regular playlist updates without addressing Gunfight. These updates typically cycle through popular modes like Stakeout 24/7, which offers game types such as Kill Confirmed and Domination. While Stakeout 24/7 remains a staple, players are left wondering why Gunfight has been left out for so long.
Beyond Gunfight, Black Ops 6’s player base is highlighting other neglected areas of the game. Reddit user JeeringDragon criticized the ongoing issues in the Free-for-All mode, where assists still count as eliminations—an error that muddles the final results and adds to the growing list of unresolved bugs.
Player Count Decline and Underlying Issues
The absence of popular modes like Gunfight and persistent technical problems could be contributing to Black Ops 6’s declining player base. Since its launch in October 2024, the game has lost nearly 50% of its Steam players. Complaints range from poor server performance to rampant hacking, casting a shadow over the game’s long-term viability.
While Treyarch has not officially commented on Gunfight’s absence or other player concerns, fans hope the studio will prioritize fixing these issues and restoring the mode in future updates. For now, the silence only fuels the frustration of a dedicated community eager for a return to the high-energy competition that Gunfight delivers.
Is Treyarch Listening?
With player engagement dropping and dissatisfaction growing, Treyarch faces mounting pressure to act. Whether that means bringing back Gunfight, addressing broken modes, or tackling the broader challenges plaguing Black Ops 6, the clock is ticking for the developer to win back its audience.
For Call of Duty enthusiasts, the absence of Gunfight isn’t just a missing mode—it’s a missing piece of what made Black Ops 6 special. Fans are left waiting for answers and hoping Treyarch delivers sooner rather than later.
