Call of Duty team banned over 135,000 accounts, but fans are sceptical

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 announced aggressive anti-cheat efforts, resulting in over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat improvements are underway.

Simultaneously, server infrastructure upgrades are promised, aiming for enhanced connection stability.

However, this positive outlook is met with skepticism. Leading community figures openly doubt these claims, and Reddit discussions highlight a 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 common criticisms. This erosion of trust is a critical concern, and Activision's ability to restore confidence remains uncertain.