Call of Duty faces significant challenges, extending beyond simply dwindling player counts (as evidenced by SteamDB). Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season launch, developers announced aggressive anti-cheat efforts, resulting in over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 ranked mode introduction. Further anti-cheat improvements are underway.
Simultaneously, server infrastructure upgrades are promised, aiming for enhanced connection stability.
However, skepticism remains high. Leading community figures are publicly questioning these claims, and Reddit discussions highlight a perceived lack of tangible improvements in server performance or matchmaking.
Player frustration is mounting, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming common criticisms. This erosion of trust poses a serious problem for Activision, and the path to regaining player confidence remains uncertain.
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