For those zombies feverishly grinding away in Black Ops 6, the news Treyarch has shared is pretty much insane. The tweet that set the crowd off said that any of the four Main Quest Operator Skin rewards you earn in Black Ops 6 will be usable in Black Ops 7 right from day one. The insane gamers that can even go up to Prestige Level 1000 will also have the “New Orders” Operator Skin reward for Samuels carry forward. Seriously, that’s dedication.
This is a massive deal because, let’s just be honest, everyone was throwing countless hours away into these quests, and the fear and gnawing worry that some could lose all that progress in a blink of an eye when the new game drops really got the community stirring. Treyarch is putting its neck on the line here with a courageous “We saw your effort, and we’re not going to make you start all over.” The good gesture was met with open arms but like everything that relates to Call of Duty, the reaction was a contest of pure hype and utter chaos.
Responses were the same as entering a battlefield, varied indeed: A minority cheered: “@moboftheundead” just wrote, “This is Huge! Thank you @Treyarch,” which completely sums up most of the community feelings. Another user, @sapphicscaptain, was actually sobbing tears of joy when they tweeted: “Omg i love you guys so much THANK GOD you’re letting us have them šš.” This is a welcomed attitude of validation regarding the big time involved.
But then, there is the flip side of the coin, and, since the statement of Thursday, the carry forward debate has erupted anew with fury. Some players are happy with this compromiseāgetting to keep these specific, hard-earned rewards. Another user, @Equalizer_2025, went into further detail by introducing an interesting dichotomy: “U can still carry forward the weapons, just not the crazy skins. These skins make sense to carry over though.” Their reasoning is sound; they’re not just any skins but trophies for genuinely accomplishing catching challenges.
And, there is a loud segment that’s not willing to see that and demands everything be carried forward without exception. These become extremely heated in the replies. Then @Savagerichie_ came in with a long rant of hypocrisy: “Crying worked for you guys right? But itās wrong when we do it or try to change it lmao… You also consume the same game and now youāll consume more and more without carry forward.” The resentment in their voice is obvious; they think that the community is divided and that only select wishes get the ears.
Essentially, what’s being said in the preceding quotes is that if some of it can carry forward, why then can’t all of it? Going even further, @N3OCK1 declared, “As someone who has all of them, ALL skins should carry forward regardless.” Other proponents of this view consider that a partial carry forward is just a half-measure that does not tackle the real matter: loads of cosmetics that players have either spent real money or time onāand to be told only a select few are going to be in the transition is downright insulting.
And then, there’s the devil in the details. Amidst the chaos, players are putting in their requests for the second-wave of wishes. @davidc41599606 pleaded, “PLEASE let me use The Replacer in BO7 š”. Others like @FinestLTaker are asking questions concerning the possibilities of other characters: “Will their other skins carry forward and what about Klaus and Brutus skins?” It only makes it glaringly apparent that while this news might act as a Band-aid for part of the issue, players are clamoring for full inclusivity and answers.
The back and forth turns personal in a few threads, with @LynnxxTv and @INSHEPTION exchanging candid remarks that have very little to do with the game. This just goes to show that for the Twitter hood, any news can quickly spiral downhill into personal attacks. But hey, that’s community engagement for ya.
Now, what does this all mean? Treyarch has often attempted to find some kind of middle ground over the years. The prestige rewards carrying forward show they’re actually starting to think about the value of the player investment, and that is a smart choice. It’s rewarding those who have invested the most and gives everyone else something to aim for while in Black Ops 6, as they know that their time won’t ever be wasted. However, a further look at the current situation sheds light on the ongoing friction between player’s expectations and developer’s decisions in live-service games.
The bigger picture here has everything to do with value. Players want their time and money to be respected across several iterations of a game. While this is not quite the full carry-forward that a few of them were holding out for, this is a major concession. It proves that Treyarch is listening, even if they’re not responding to every single call. Zombies main now has yet another reason to keep grinding, and just a little more cred has splashed onto the Black Ops 7 hype. Whether this placates a community for a long time or turns into a mere stepping stone to greater demands is yet to be seen, but this is for sure the direction players have been screaming for.
