Black Ops 6 Has Not Been Approved for Release in Kuwait; Activision Issues Statement

While Call of Duty fans worldwide are preparing for the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the game will not be available in Kuwait. The government has reportedly blocked the game from being sold in stores or downloaded digitally.

In a statement from Activision, the company confirmed the news:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has not been approved for release in Kuwait. At this time, the title will not be available for release in region. As a result, all pre-orders in Kuwait will be cancelled and refunded to the original point of purchase. We remain hopeful that local authorities will reconsider, and allow players in Kuwait to enjoy this all-new experience in the Black Ops series.

Gamers who had pre-ordered the game will receive full refunds, but the disappointment remains high. It’s not the first time Kuwait has blocked a game, with previous examples including The Sims: FreePlay and Dragon’s Dogma 2, highlighting the stricter regulations on gaming in the country.

The reason behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 being blocked in Kuwait hasn’t been officially revealed, but it’s likely due to its focus on the Gulf War and Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, which is a sensitive topic for the region.

Additionally,this isn’t the first time Call of Duty games have faced restrictions. In Russia, Modern Warfare 2 had its controversial “No Russian” mission removed, while China and the UAE have also censored or restricted certain Call of Duty titles due to political or cultural concerns.

In related news, Microsoft pulled its $1 Xbox Game Pass trial just days before Black Ops 6 was set to release. The 14-day trial, which allowed access to the service’s full library, was removed ahead of the game’s launch. Many believe this move may be tied to the upcoming release of Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on October 25 for the PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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