Call of Duty faces significant challenges, extending beyond simply dwindling player counts (as indicated by SteamDB). Prior to the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season, developers addressed their ongoing battle against cheaters, revealing over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat improvements are underway.
The developers also highlighted server configuration enhancements, pledging improved connection stability.
This positive outlook, however, is met with considerable skepticism. Leading content creators are publicly questioning the developers' assertions, and Reddit is awash with player posts reporting no tangible improvements in server performance or matchmaking.
Player dissatisfaction with Call of Duty is widespread, 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.
