Activision removes TimTheTatman Skin Bundle in Call Of Duty following Nickmercs Controversy – Activision has responded to streamer TimTheTatman’s request by removing his operator bundle from Call of Duty, following the recent controversy surrounding Nickmercs. Last week, Nickmercs had his skin pulled from the game after making a ‘Pride Month’ remark, prompting a wave of reactions within the Call of Duty community.
In a move to stand in solidarity, TimTheTatman requested Activision to remove his bundle as well. Activision swiftly obliged and took down TimTheTatman’s skin bundle from the Modern Warfare II and Warzone store. Activision responded by saying, “At Tim’s request, we have removed the TimTheTatman operator bundle from the Modern Warfare II and the Warzone store.”
Call of Duty has removed Timthetatman’s skin and bundle from the game, effective immediately
“At Tim’s request, we have removed his operator bundle from the MW2 and Warzone store” a rep told @stephentotilo
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) June 11, 2023
Activision removes TimTheTatman Skin Bundle in Call Of Duty following Nickmercs Controversy
Activision’s decision to remove Nickmercs’ skin bundle stirred both support and dissatisfaction within the community. Some players and streamers threatened to boycott the game, while friends of Nickmercs, like Dr Disrespect, uninstalled Modern Warfare 2 during a stream.
Nickmercs’ comment received backlash and led to the removal of his skin. Although he apologized for potentially hurting people’s feelings, he stood firm in his decision not to apologize or take down the original tweet.
TimTheTatman’s call for his skin bundle to be removed gained significant attention, garnering over 21 million views on Twitter in less than 24 hours. Activision swiftly responded to his request, removing his bundle from the store.
.@NICKMERCS has been my friend for years- we went in getting our CoD operators together.
It feels wrong for me to have mine and him no longer have his. In support of my friend, please remove the timthetatman bundle@CallofDuty
— timthetatman👑 (@timthetatman) June 10, 2023
However, the community’s response to the decision has been mixed, with some expressing regret for not purchasing TimTheTatman’s skin while it was available. It remains uncertain whether players who bought these skins will be able to refund their purchases.
The controversy surrounding NICKMERCS and TimTheTatman’s skins has sparked a viral debate within the Call of Duty community, highlighting the complexities of addressing sensitive issues within the gaming industry.
