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 highlighted their ongoing anti-cheat efforts, reporting over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat improvements are underway.

The developers also announced server configuration enhancements aimed at improving connection stability.

However, this positive outlook is met with skepticism. Leading content creators are publicly questioning the efficacy of these changes, and Reddit discussions reveal widespread player dissatisfaction with perceived lack of improvement in server performance and matchmaking.

Player burnout is substantial within the Call of Duty community, 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 rectify the situation remains uncertain.