Report: Black Ops 6 Kuwait Ban Reason Mentions Saddam Hussein Portrayed in a “Heroic Image” and More
The State of Kuwait has officially banned Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 from being sold and played in the country. The announcement came a few days ago, but the reasons behind the ban were not immediately clear. Now, new details have emerged explaining why Kuwait decided to ban the game.
Why Is Black Ops 6 Banned in Kuwait?
In a post on X, a user named CANCEL revealed the reasons behind the ban. According to CANCEL, the Kuwaiti authorities were concerned about how the game shows the Gulf War, which is a sensitive topic in the country. The specific reasons shared include the presence of the Kuwait war in general, scenes of burning Kuwaiti oil wells, and representations of characters in ways that upset the Kuwaiti side. CANCEL also mentioned that Saddam Hussein is portrayed “in a heroic image,” which further contributed to the ban.
These details came to light after authorities in Kuwait reviewed the game. According to CANCEL, they tested the game’s story mode and found parts that caused concern. The decision to ban Black Ops 6 was made because of the four main issues CANCEL mentioned.
Activision, the publisher of the Call of Duty series, reportedly tried to contact Kuwaiti officials to talk about possible changes to the game. However, according to the same source, they haven’t received any reply to their request for a meeting.
Kuwait is the first country to ban Black Ops 6, but it’s unclear if others will follow. The game’s portrayal of the Gulf War could also raise concerns in other Middle Eastern countries, especially with its detailed focus on events like the invasion of Kuwait and the burning of oil wells during that conflict.
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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