COD Black Ops 6 Astro-Chick Ultra Skin: Everything Available in the Bundle

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shop is about to get a feathery makeover with the new Astro-Chick Ultra Skin. This quirky addition has sparked a flurry of reactions from the community—some players are ready to embrace their inner chicken astronaut, while others feel like the game is veering too far into Fortnite territory. Let’s dive into the juicy details of this bundle and the fan reactions.

Astro-Chick: Out of This World or Out of Place?

The Astro-Chick Ultra Skin transforms Operator Grey into a pixelated chicken donning a shiny silver spacesuit. With details like glasses on the helmet and a ladle peeking out of a backpack, this isn’t your typical Call of Duty Operator. And yes, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds.

If you’re thinking, “Why a chicken in a space suit?”, well, why not? Call of Duty has leaned hard into offbeat cosmetics recently, and Astro-Chick is just the latest in a growing lineup of wacky skins that includes everything from sharks to raccoons.

 

 

What’s in the Astro-Chick Bundle?

This isn’t just about strutting around as a pixelated chicken; the Astro-Chick bundle packs some serious loot for fans who love to collect unique cosmetics. Here’s what’s included:

Operator Skin and Blueprints

    •    Astro-Chick Ultra Operator Skin: The star of the bundle, perfect for clucking around in multiplayer and Warzone.
    •    Mother Clucker ASG-89 Shotgun: Comes with a pixelated design, and yes, it turns enemies into blocky chickens when you kill them.
    •    Payback AK-74 Assault Rifle: Features retro Dead Ops Arcade designs with “Mama’s Revenge” text.
    •    Propulsion Thrustodyne M23 Wonder Weapon: A high-tech energy weapon.
    •    Ladle Knife: Because why wouldn’t a space chicken have a ladle for a knife?

Other Goodies

    •    Monkey Bit-Ness Cymbal Monkey Skin: A fun throwback for zombie mode fans.
    •    Weird Birds Emote: Let your chicken freak flag fly.
    •    Dot Ops Reticle: A fun, dot-heavy design for scopes.
    •    Clap Clap Boom Calling Card: Perfect for showing off in lobbies.
    •    Immolation Liquidation Gobblegum: A bonus for Zombies mode.

 

 

Fan Reactions: Plucky Praise or Crying Fowl?

The community is split on the Astro-Chick skin.

The Fans

    •    Many players are thrilled, praising the skin’s creative design and fun pixel aesthetic.
    •    The Mother Clucker Blueprint turning enemies into chickens is a huge hit with Dead Ops Arcade fans.

The Critics

    •    Some players feel the game is leaning too far into silliness, comparing Black Ops 6 to Fortnite.
    •    Others are disappointed that the game doesn’t yet include iconic cosmetics from past titles, like Shredder or Rambo.

Fortnite Vibes: Is This the New Normal?

With cosmetics like Astro-Chick, a raccoon-themed Cash Bandit Tracer Pack, and a shark-inspired G’Day Bait Pack, it’s hard not to see the Fortnite influence creeping in. But does that mean Call of Duty is losing its identity?

The Case For Crazy Skins

    •    Call of Duty has embraced its status as a games-as-a-service platform, and fun cosmetics help keep things fresh.
    •    Skins like Astro-Chick appeal to casual players who might not care about hardcore realism.

The Case Against It

    •    Some longtime fans worry the game is straying too far from its gritty roots, making it harder to take seriously.
    •    Balancing lighthearted cosmetics with the franchise’s traditional tone could become a challenge.

What’s Next for Black Ops 6?

With the Astro-Chick Bundle dropping soon, all eyes are on the upcoming Christmas 2024 event. Fans are hoping for more seasonal fun and maybe even some callbacks to classic skins. Could this chicken crossover lead to even crazier collaborations, like Looney Tunes or Rick and Morty?

One thing’s for sure: Black Ops 6 is doubling down on personality, and love it or hate it, the Astro-Chick is here to ruffle some feathers.