Call of Duty pro, Biffle, has finally come out alleging how he was never paid his deserved prize money by Activision.

One can never know what the future holds. However, all hell might be about to rain down on Activision as a past winner of Call of Duty World Series of Warzone (WSoW) has come out on Twitter alleging how he was never paid his deserved prize money.

Professional player Biffle calls out the studio for not paying prize money | Activision

It is not the first time that such a scandal has been carried out in the world of e-sports, which has a lot of netizens more skeptical than ever about Activision hijacking the prize money of over $100K, something that could not be confirmed before an official investigation is carried out.

Call of Duty $100K prize money that allegedly never saw the light of day

Over $100K of WSoW prize money allegedly went unpaid | Activision

Revealing on Twitter 4 months after the championship ended, Call of Duty WSoW 2024’s winner, Biffle, alleged that Activision has yet to pay his prize money of $100K and the earnings of nearly 20 other players.

Its been 4 months since WSOW and there is probably around 20 people that haven’t been paid out that I know of (including my $100,000). No one is answering the email that was provided to us for WSOW support. Completely unacceptable and unprofessional…@COD_Esports @ATVIAssist

— Falcon Biffle (@DiazBiffle) January 19, 2025

The player, who currently plays under Team Falcon, also revealed how his calls and emails are allegedly being answered by dead silence on Activision’s part, calling the behavior ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unprofessional’.

While there is no way to find out if the claims are true, the studio will come under much scrutiny if even a fraction of the accusation turns out to be the reality, possibly even leading to a lawsuit in the future.

This controversy also highlights broader issues within the esports industry, where inconsistent prize payouts and financial dealings are not dealt with with as much seriousness as one would expect. While many companies invest heavily in promoting competitive gaming, the aftermath is often ignored by the viewers.

Why prize money is the most significant part of any tournament

Prize money plays an important part in any Esports Tournament | Activision

Compared to conventional sports, esports is still a small but slowly growing part of the entertainment industry, with championships like these playing a huge role in promoting the games to the common viewer.

Additionally, it is also the prize money that not only motivates, but is also the primary source of income for a lot of the professional teams and players, meaning a delay, especially over a large timeline such as 4 months, can pose serious financial issues in the smooth-running of the players’ lives.

The above is also exactly the reason why Biffle’s claim of Activision never paying out the prize money is a big deal. The ball is now in Activision’s court to prove it values its players and the integrity of esports if it wants to continue existing in the industry.