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). Prior to the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season, developers addressed their ongoing battle against cheaters, reporting over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat improvements are underway.

Simultaneously, the developers announced server configuration enhancements, aiming for improved connection stability.

This positive outlook, however, is met with considerable skepticism. Leading content creators are publicly questioning the developers' assertions, and Reddit discussions reveal widespread player dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of improvement in server quality and matchmaking.

Player burnout is palpable, with community frustration centered around SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking). This erosion of trust is undeniable, and Activision's ability to rectify the situation remains uncertain.