Call of Duty faces significant challenges, extending beyond simply dwindling player counts (as evidenced by SteamDB data). Prior to the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season, developers announced updates to their anti-cheat efforts, revealing over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Ongoing anti-cheat improvements are also planned.
Further updates include server configuration enhancements, promising improved connection stability.
However, this positive outlook is met with skepticism. Leading content creators are publicly questioning the developers' claims, and Reddit discussions highlight a lack of perceived improvement in server quality or matchmaking.
Player frustration 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 address these concerns remains uncertain.