There’s a buzz in the Call of Duty community as Black Ops 6 and Warzone players dive into the festive spirit with Archie’s Festival Frenzy. Launched on December 19, the event is set to run until January 3 and promises a haul of 14 exciting rewards, capped off by an eagerly anticipated new Sniper Rifle.
For many players, this is an opportunity to explore holiday-themed activities, earn fresh in-game cosmetics, and boost their progress with double XP tokens up for grabs. However, not everything is merry in the world of Call of Duty. A pesky bug has surfaced, enabling some players to instantly claim all rewards without lifting a finger — a glitch that’s quickly left a sour taste for many excited gamers.
The bug has sparked lively discussions on Reddit, with many players sharing similar experiences of booting up the event with an unexpected surplus of Jolly Archies — the virtual currency needed for the event. While the most expensive reward is priced at just 50 Jolly Archies, some users have found themselves sitting on a fortune of over 20,000, enough to bag everything available instantly.
Not everyone is experiencing this glitch, though. Some players, like Reddit user RMennie, report starting with zero Jolly Archies. The revelation is dividing opinion within the community. Some players are relieved to skip the grind during this busy holiday season, while others are lamenting the lost challenge they were looking forward to tackling.
In total, the Festival Frenzy offers 14 sought-after rewards, with the new Sniper Rifle being the crowning prize. For those not blessed by the bug’s intervention, there’s a solid two-week window to grind and unlock what they can.
Since its October 25 launch, Black Ops 6 has served up a series of engaging in-game events, often with exclusive new weaponry. Yet, controversy is no stranger to these events. Earlier in the game’s cycle, a debacle emerged with the Hit List event, where players could bypass the grind in favor of a paid shortcut to unlock the showcased Sirin 9mm SMG via an in-game bundle, stirring the community up once again.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, developed collaboratively by Treyarch and Raven, is not just about festive fun but carries a deep narrative set in the early 90s against a backdrop of geopolitical change. Featuring gripping, espionage-filled storylines, the game offers a multilayered experience from dynamic campaigns to competitive multiplayer arenas spread over several engaging maps.
Fans of the iconic Zombies mode can also rejoice with its round-based return, debuting with two fresh maps and promises of more undead-challenging content post-launch. Whether enjoying multiplayer battles or strategic zombie takedowns, the game promises a captivating ride for every player.
With cross-save and cross-platform play included, and optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Black Ops 6 is designed to keep players connected and entertained, whatever their platform of choice. So, for those unfazed by Archie’s bug, the call to battle and claim glory during this festive season rings clear — the grind is on!
