Call of Duty faces significant challenges, extending beyond simply dwindling player counts (as evidenced by SteamDB data). Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season launch, developers highlighted their ongoing battle against cheaters, reporting over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat enhancements are underway.
Simultaneously, server infrastructure improvements are promised, aiming to bolster connection stability. However, this pledge is met with skepticism. Leading content creators are publicly questioning the developers' assertions, and Reddit discussions reflect widespread player dissatisfaction with perceived minimal improvements to server quality and matchmaking.
Player frustration with Call of Duty is palpable, 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 rectify the situation remains uncertain.
