Call of Duty is navigating through challenging times, and it's not solely due to the declining player numbers observed on platforms like SteamDB. As the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 approaches, the developers have provided updates on their ongoing battle against cheaters. Since the introduction of the ranked mode in November 2024, the team has taken action by suspending over 136,000 accounts, and they are committed to further refining their anti-cheat systems.
In addition to tackling cheating, the developers have announced enhancements to server configurations, with promises of improved connection quality on the horizon. However, these assurances are met with skepticism from the community. The situation is dire enough that prominent content creators are publicly questioning the developers' claims, and Reddit is buzzing with posts from players who report no tangible improvements in server quality or matchmaking.
The player base is showing signs of fatigue, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming sources of frustration within the community. This crisis of trust is palpable, and it remains uncertain how, or even if, Activision will be able to mend this rift and restore confidence among its players.
