Call of Duty is currently navigating through challenging times, and it's not just the declining player numbers that are causing concern, as evidenced by data from SteamDB. As the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 approaches, the developers have been vocal about their ongoing battle against cheaters. Since the introduction of the ranked mode in November 2024, they have taken decisive action by suspending over 136,000 accounts. The team remains committed to enhancing their anti-cheat systems to ensure a fair gaming environment.
Additionally, the developers have promised improvements to server configurations, aiming to deliver a better connection quality for players in the future. However, these assurances are met with skepticism rather than optimism. The situation is dire when even prominent content creators publicly question the developers' claims, and Reddit is inundated with posts from players who report no tangible improvements in server quality or matchmaking.
The community's frustration with Call of Duty is palpable, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming sources of contention. This crisis of trust is starkly evident, and it remains uncertain how, or even if, Activision will be able to address these issues effectively.
