COD Bans 135,000 Accounts Amid Fan Skepticism

Call of Duty is facing significant challenges, extending beyond simply declining player counts (as evidenced by SteamDB data). Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season launch, developers announced updates to their anti-cheat efforts. Since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode, over 136,000 accounts have been suspended, with ongoing anti-cheat improvements underway.

Simultaneously, developers highlighted server configuration enhancements, aiming for improved connection quality.

This positive outlook, however, is met with skepticism. Prominent content creators are publicly questioning these claims, and Reddit discussions reveal widespread player dissatisfaction with perceived minimal improvements to server quality and matchmaking.

Player frustration with Call of Duty is mounting, 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 issues remains uncertain.