The peculiar Call of Duty event has been quite the conversation lately with Activision’s announcement. After Call of Duty NEXT, the Call of Duty Endowment Bowl is slated for September 30. Just tuning in will snag you a few shiny rewards. Beta codes for Black Ops 7 giveaways? That just might be one of the rewards.
The event has a bit of a charitable spin to it. It’s a sponsored concern that looks to help veterans find work. Sounds great! But if we’re being honest, most players are there for the giveaways. They probably will get a Black Ops 7 beta code-but the issue is, it’s not a guarantee. That announcement used to say “a chance to earn,” which really riled up a lot of people.
A new weapon blueprint and camo for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are assured to be received. The blueprint is for the Ames weapon, widely debated. Many players worldwide took to social media to express (“pinching news!) their responses, so the reaction is quite the backflip.
The backlash has been pretty strong and diverse. One player, Reality, simply called it the “BO6 rewards holy snore.” Then, there is MrTastic who said, “An Ames blueprint for the millionth time,” meaning players are starting to grow weary of seeing the same kinds of blueprint repeated many times. Others shared this sentiment with a user named Lukas posting an image of a trash can with the phrase “Another Ames Blueprint.” That has to hurt.
On the other hand, our positive vibes say that one player, Moon, noted, “Fuck that blueprint looks clean,” so taking beauty for granted is obviously on the lower hand. The larger collective however is generally filled with confusion concerning that side. The rewards are for Black Ops 6, the beta code for Black Ops 7; this started a few questions. User davidc put it quite simply, “So they’re not usable in BO7? Oh,” which pretty much sums it all up in one view. This was followed by a reply from another user, Elliot Dunn, on behalf of someone else who questioned whether they were sure the rewards weren’t for BO7, highlighting just how hazy the link between the two games really is.
Then there’s the whole beta code situation. The fact that it’s a “chance” to win one didn’t sit well with everyone. User Silver just responded with “A chance? 😂🤡,” which pretty much says it all. But for some, like Abdul, the chance is enough: “Must win a code…want to be among the first testers 😅.” Meanwhile, Daniel Peters had a different take, boasting “Who needs beta codes when you have day one early access with game pass 🤪,” pointing out that Xbox Game Pass subscribers might get early access anyway, making the code hunt less critical for them.
Beyond the specific rewards, the replies show what’s on players’ minds for Call of Duty in general. One user, chudluva, said “Call of duty needs mods and a server browser,” a common request, that never seems to get addressed. Another, philjr82, wasn’t having any of it, simply stating “No thanks, ide rather play Fortnite.” And then there was the user who just spammed poop and vomit emojis, saying the game is for kids and players of DOOM and Quake. So, you know, a typical day in the Call of Duty community.
The occasion is set for 30 September. CharlieINTEL’s original tweet did not clarify the format (YouTube, maybe?), but Dabi directly enquired, “Yt or twitch.” Judging by the history, the announcement in all likelihood will arrive on the date record makers will be able to go nuts on. Getting the prize is the part of the event so the watches must be glued to it. High prospect of Twitch or YouTube Drops, where you just have to connect your account and watch for X amount of time or so.
The occasion happening after Call of Duty NEXT was rather an interesting one. That is where we want to dive deep into Black Ops 6 and presumably the first official reveal of Black Ops 7. So the Endowment Bowl is like a cool-down session after the main event, only with prizes. Clever way of keeping engagement high after all that info dump.
Now to lackluster player rewards vibe. These camo assaults need to be universal instead of attached to a blueprint, one suggests, user okayocns: “Blueprint should’ve been a universal camo 💯.” UBAT1289 agrees, replying: “Half them could easily have been universal camos.” So players are crying out for a bit more freedom with their cosmetics.
Then comes the timing. N1ga reflects on the irony: “Bo6 item and 44 day till bo7 is diabolical.” They’re pointing to we’re getting rewards for a game which is about to be replaced in a little over a month. It does feel a bit like getting a new accessory for your phone right before the new model comes out. But hey, free stuff is free stuff, right?
Wait, what was I saying. Oh right, the event. So mark your calendars for September 30. If you want a shot at that Black Ops 7 beta code and don’t mind adding another Ames blueprint to your Black Ops 6 collection, you know what to do. Link your Activision account to your streaming platform of choice and get ready to watch. Even if the rewards aren’t blowing everyone’s mind, the chance to get into the BO7 beta early is a pretty big deal for the hardcore fans. And it’s for a good cause, which is always a plus. Just don’t be too disappointed if you don’t win the code—it’s only a chance, after all. The Call of Duty community is never shy about sharing their opinions, and this event has already sparked a classic mix of hype, criticism, and straight-up confusion. It’s just another day in the life of a CoD player.
