Black Ops 6 Glitch Instantly Wraps Up New Archie’s Frenzy Event

Call of Duty’s latest treats, Black Ops 6 and Warzone, have hit a bug that’s leaving some players quite stunned. This glitch is letting a few lucky folks instantly snatch up all the rewards from the new Archie’s Festival Frenzy event. Kicking off on December 19 and wrapping up on January 3, the event promises a whole spread of goodies, crowned by the addition of a fresh Sniper Rifle to the players’ arsenals.

Eager gamers diving into Black Ops 6’s latest holiday event found themselves let down by the unexpected glitch. Archie’s Festival Frenzy, which follows hot on the heels of the Merry Mayhem event that ended just a few days earlier, was intended to keep the festive spirit alive. It was crafted to offer players a chance to unlock a slew of entertaining rewards—everything from enticing cosmetic upgrades and exclusive operator skins to emblems and calling cards. There are also some enticing double XP tokens, all topped off with the grand prize of the AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle. Available until the New Year, it gives players a couple of weeks to strategize, eliminate the competition, and gather as many Jolly Archies—the event’s currency—as they can. Yet, in a twist, some have discovered an unexpected stash of Jolly Archies right off the bat, saving them the grind.

Over on Reddit and other forums, players are buzzing about the glitch that left some event-goers starting with thousands of Jolly Archies, making it a breeze to scoop up every reward, including the high-priced items and the anticipated new weapon. While the steepest costing reward demands just 50 Jolly Archies, reports shared by users claim they’ve begun the event with a whopping 20,000 at their disposal. This situation has lit up the community discussions with mixed reactions: some are relieved to skip the grind, especially during the holiday season, while others, like RMennie, were geared up for the challenge and started with nothing at all. For those unaffected by this glitch, a two-week race to unlock all rewards is underway.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been keeping players engaged with a series of events since it launched on October 25. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Earlier in the game’s timeline, a similar uproar stirred when players discovered they could bypass the grind entirely by purchasing the new Sirin 9mm SMG—an oversight that didn’t sit well with the community. What was meant to spur competition and provide players with additional incentives ended up causing quite a stir when the opportunity arose to snag the coveted weapon straight from the in-game store, throwing off the balance and intention behind the Hit List event.

In the grander scheme, Black Ops 6 continues to deliver an engrossing experience with its compelling Cold War-era backdrop. Crafted by Treyarch and Raven, the game sets itself as an intricate spy thriller packed with thrilling gameplay set pieces, strategic heists, and stealthy spy operations. With a robust multiplayer mode featuring a range of maps and the eagerly awaited return of the Round-Based Zombies mode, players are in for a treat. As more content rolls out post-launch, including expansive new maps and innovative experiences, Black Ops 6 aims to keep its audience captivated and coming back for more.