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 highlighted their ongoing battle against cheaters, announcing over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat improvements are underway.
Enhanced server configurations are also promised, aiming to improve connection quality. However, this positive outlook is met with skepticism. Leading content creators are publicly questioning the developers' assertions, and Reddit discussions reveal widespread player dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of improvement in server performance and matchmaking.
Player burnout is palpable, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming widely criticized. This erosion of trust is undeniable, and Activision's ability to rectify the situation remains uncertain.
