The recent Season 2 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, released on January 28th, has sparked confusion among players due to an unannounced alteration to the Nacht Raider operator skin, a free reward for reaching Prestige 1.  While the update brought numerous bug fixes and new content, the change to the Nacht Raider skin was conspicuously absent from the official patch notes.

The extravagant operator skins in Call of Duty have been a subject of ongoing debate within the community. This discussion has intensified with Black Ops 6, with its over-the-top cosmetics, ranging from neon green dragons to unicorn finishing moves, drawing criticism from many fans. While some appreciate the more grounded operator skins like the zombie-fied Weaver available at Prestige 1, the unanticipated change to the Nacht Raider skin has added fuel to the fire.

The Nacht Raider skin, a popular choice for players who've achieved Prestige 1, has been significantly altered in the Season 2 update. As highlighted by Twitter user ModernWarzone, the skin now features a prominent skull, an addition not present before the update and unmentioned in the patch notes. This unexpected change has led to speculation among players that it might be a bug, though Treyarch Studios has yet to address the issue.

While not game-breaking, this alteration is among several issues currently affecting Black Ops 6.  Although the Season 2 update aimed to fix the recurring "Congratulations, you've Mastered Prestige" screen bug, some players report its persistence. The update also introduced new problems for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone, including difficulties joining friends' parties and players being kicked during split-screen gameplay. Treyarch Studios is currently investigating these and other reported issues.

While the highly anticipated Season 2 update delivered substantial content for Black Ops 6, Warzone players were left wanting.  Activision previously announced reduced Warzone content for Season 2 to prioritize gameplay adjustments, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements.  Consequently, Season 2 only introduced a new perk (with another planned for the mid-season update) and new Ranked Play rewards.