Players Encounter Issues with Prop Hunt in Black Ops 6

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 community has been vocal about the issues plaguing the Prop Hunt mode. There’s a noticeable problem with the way flashes affect players, and an apparent lack of consequences for hunters who are freely shooting anything that might be a prop. Prop Hunt has been a beloved mode for years, but this latest version in Black Ops 6 seems to have hit a few snags.

Originally introduced to the series as a community mod in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Prop Hunt has seen several formal appearances since, including in Call of Duty: WWII. It’s become a beloved staple, much like Zombies, luring players back with its unique gameplay. Black Ops 6 saw the return of Prop Hunt with its expansive Season 1 update, which also brought new weapons, maps, and perks. However, not everyone is thrilled with how this rendition measures up.

On Reddit, users like _Jaffamuncher and PC-Tamer have called attention to specific drawbacks in the new Prop Hunt. They noted issues such as no damage from flashes, unlimited hunter ammo, and the absence of penalties for hunters who recklessly shoot at everything. They also pointed out that even in modded versions of Prop Hunt, hunters incur damage when they hit non-prop items, discouraging random shooting, which seems a sensible dynamic missing here.

The sentiment among some players is that the unlimited ammo allows hunters to spray bullets endlessly, undermining the strategic aspect of discovering cleverly hidden props. Introducing ammo limits could potentially add more balance. The issue with flashes not functioning properly also adds to the list of concerns, as props should be able to escape while hunters are blinded—a feature that hasn’t carried over from previous games like Call of Duty: WWII.

Given that this iteration of Prop Hunt is new to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the recent Season 1 release, there’s hope that Treyarch will address these issues in future updates. The developer has plans for ongoing improvements throughout the game’s lifespan, which might see them implementing a patch specifically to enhance Prop Hunt.

In the broader context of Black Ops 6, developed by Treyarch and Raven, the game is a thrilling spy action experience set against the backdrop of the early 90s. This period of geopolitical change provides a gripping setting for the campaign, which is packed with high-stakes heists and covert operations. Players can expect dynamic gameplay across diverse environments, and an extensive multiplayer offering with 16 new maps, including both the traditional 6v6 and smaller-scale formats like 2v2.

Fans of the Zombies mode can rejoice at its return, with new maps and undead challenges awaiting them post-launch. For those interested in the technical details, Black Ops 6 is powered by the IW 9.0 engine and supports features like cross-platform play and co-op modes. The game dropped on October 25, 2024, and continues to promise exciting updates and content in the pipeline.