Call of Duty’s latest crossover is bringing the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Warzone and Black Ops 6, but there’s a catch - if you want to play as all four of the legendary reptilian heroes, you’ll have to shell out a whopping $80.
Activision officially announced the TMNT-themed event as part of Call of Duty’s Season 2 Reloaded update, which introduces new maps, modes, and a variety of cosmetic items. Among the biggest highlights is the arrival of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael as playable operator skins. However, these heroes in a half-shell aren’t available as a single, convenient bundle.
Instead, they are being sold separately, each costing 2,400 COD Points - roughly $20 per character. And You'll Have to Spend $10 More to Get the New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Battle Pass...
$90 for the Full TMNT Experience
If you want the full set of turtles, you’ll have to spend $80, which is more than the price of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 itself. And if that sounds like a steep price to pay, things get even worse when you consider that additional TMNT-themed content is locked behind a separate battle pass.
COD x TMNT #CallofDuty pic.twitter.com/T0qMKqOkvZ
— TBot (@TBotSZN) February 18, 2025
Alongside the four skins, Activision is also releasing a new TMNT battle pass featuring exclusive cosmetics, including a new Splinter skin. Accessing this premium pass will cost another $10, bringing the total cost of the full TMNT-themed content pack to $90. That’s nearly the price of two full-priced games.
Call of Duty vs. Fortnite: TMNT Pricing Compared
The TMNT crossover isn’t a new concept in gaming. In fact, Epic Games recently introduced the turtles in Fortnite, offering all four heroes in a bundle for 3,400 V-Bucks - equivalent to about $32. That’s less than half the price of what Activision is charging for individual skins in Call of Duty. To be fair, each CoD TMNT pack includes more than just the character skins. Players also get additional themed cosmetics, such as weapon blueprints and finishing moves. But even with these extras, the price remains crazily high, especially when compared to similar crossovers in other games.
i remember when this glider first came out, i've been wanting the tmnt in fortnite ever since.& now i finally get them tomorrow pic.twitter.com/IVXFZ0kQSK
— (@booyakabungala) December 14, 2023
Why Is Activision Charging So Much?
Despite the backlash from players over the pricing of CoD skins, Activision has continued to release high-cost bundles, and the TMNT event is just the latest example. The company knows that fans of both Call of Duty and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be tempted to buy these limited-time skins, no matter how much they cost. For years, Call of Duty has steadily increased the price of its premium cosmetics. What started as a few-dollar transactions for simple skins has ballooned into $20+ operators, expensive event bundles, and multiple-tier battle passes that push the cost of full cosmetic sets to absurd levels.
The Community’s Reaction
Unsurprisingly, players aren’t thrilled about this pricing strategy. Social media and gaming forums have been flooded with complaints about the high cost of TMNT skins, with many comparing it to Fortnite’s significantly cheaper offering.
CoD TMNT skins are gonna be $20 each... pic.twitter.com/C9HkY2d5mD
— Don Cheadle's son (@darthwebhead) February 18, 2025
Some fans argue that at these prices, skins should be permanent cross-game unlocks rather than tied to a single CoD release. Others have pointed out that the price of the full TMNT collection could be better spent on actual games rather than digital cosmetics.
Imagine being a fan of cod buying a PS70 game and then you absoloutley love tmnt and then having to spend like PS80 on all 4 skins christ https://t.co/6VXqh0EpAw
— Scouser (@Scouse_Gamer051) February 18, 2025
As long as people continue buying these expensive cosmetics, it’s unlikely that Activision will lower prices anytime soon. The company has successfully monetized nostalgia with previous collaborations featuring The Boys, Spawn, and Nicki Minaj, and the TMNT crossover seems to be following the same pattern. For now, if you want to embody the spirit of the Ninja Turtles in Call of Duty, you’ll definitely need to break open your wallet.