While fans of the Call of Duty series around the world eagerly awaited the release of the new installment in the iconic Black Ops 6 series, players in Kuwait were shocked by circulating news indicating that the game had been officially banned in local and digital stores. What are the underlying reasons behind this alleged ban? And what does this mean for Kuwaiti players?
Currently, some well-informed accounts are circulating news of the anticipated shooting game being banned in Kuwait, with reports stating that the relevant authorities in Kuwait have announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 did not receive the necessary approvals. Therefore, it will not be available in Kuwaiti markets on its scheduled release date of October 25, and as a result, pre-paid amounts for all orders will be refunded.
🚨 Urgent Official Announcement:
Unfortunately, the game #BlackOps6 will not be available in Kuwait 🇰🇼 due to not receiving official approvals from the relevant authorities, so it will not be available on the launch date of October 25.
All pre-orders will be refunded and cancelled.
Team @CallofDutyARA is hoping… pic.twitter.com/K3Y3rydgEl
— CANCEL (@aldaejam) October 16, 2024
In any case, the decision to ban Black Ops 6 in Kuwait has caused a major shock among gamers, as this game is one of the most popular in the world. This ban is not the first of its kind, but it highlights the challenges facing the gaming industry amidst increasing government regulations.
In related news, as the release of the game approaches, a $1 subscription to Xbox Game Pass was withdrawn just days before the release of Black Ops 6. This 14-day trial subscription allows subscribers to try out any game on the service, and it appears that Microsoft took this step due to the story mode of the game, which will be available after 10 days from now.
