Call of Duty faces significant challenges, extending beyond simply dwindling player counts (as evidenced by SteamDB). Prior to the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season, developers addressed 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.
Improvements to server infrastructure have also been announced, promising better connection stability.
However, this positive outlook is met with skepticism. Leading community figures openly challenge these claims, and Reddit discussions reflect widespread player dissatisfaction with perceived minimal improvements in server performance 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 rectify the situation remains uncertain.
