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 detailed their ongoing efforts to combat cheating. Since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode, over 136,000 accounts have been suspended, with anti-cheat technology continually being enhanced.
Further updates include server configuration improvements, aimed at boosting connection stability.
However, this positive outlook 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 burnout is palpable, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming synonymous with community frustration. This erosion of trust is undeniable, and Activision's ability to rectify the situation remains uncertain.
