Call of Duty is facing significant challenges, extending beyond simply declining player counts (as evidenced by SteamDB data). Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season launch, developers announced updates to their anti-cheat efforts. Since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode, over 136,000 accounts have been suspended, with ongoing anti-cheat improvements planned.
Further updates include server configuration enhancements, promising improved connection quality.
However, this positive news is met with skepticism. Prominent content creators are publicly questioning the developers' claims, and Reddit discussions reveal widespread player dissatisfaction with perceived minimal improvements to server quality and matchmaking.
Player frustration with Call of Duty is mounting, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming common criticisms. This erosion of trust is undeniable, and Activision's ability to address these concerns remains uncertain.
