Call of Duty is navigating through challenging times, and it's not just the declining player numbers (as seen on SteamDB) that are causing concern. With the approach of the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the developers have shared updates on their ongoing battle against cheaters. Since the ranked mode was introduced in November 2024, over 136,000 accounts have been suspended, and the team is continuously working to enhance their anti-cheat systems.
Additionally, the developers have announced enhancements to server configurations, promising improved connection quality in the future. However, these assurances are met with skepticism. The situation must be dire if well-known content creators are publicly questioning the developers' claims, and Reddit is buzzing with posts indicating that players haven't seen any significant improvements in server quality or matchmaking.
The community's frustration with Call of Duty is palpable, and terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) have become sources of ire. This erosion of trust is evident, and it remains to be seen how (or if) Activision will be able to address and resolve these issues effectively.
