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 data). Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season launch, developers highlighted their ongoing efforts to combat cheating, reporting over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat enhancements are underway.

Simultaneously, server infrastructure improvements are promised, aiming to enhance connection quality. However, this pledge is met with skepticism. Leading community figures openly dispute these claims, and Reddit discussions reveal widespread player dissatisfaction with perceived minimal improvements to 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 undeniable, and Activision's ability to effectively address these issues remains uncertain.