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, boasting over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 ranked mode introduction. Further anti-cheat improvements are promised.

Enhanced server configurations are also touted, aiming for improved connection stability. However, this optimistic outlook clashes with community skepticism. Leading content creators openly doubt these claims, and Reddit discussions reveal widespread player dissatisfaction with perceived minimal improvements in server quality and matchmaking.

Player burnout is palpable, with community outcry against SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking). This erosion of trust presents a considerable hurdle for Activision, and the path to resolution remains uncertain.