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

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

Yet, this positive outlook is met with considerable skepticism. Leading community figures openly dispute the developers' claims, and Reddit threads abound with players reporting no tangible improvements in server performance or matchmaking.

Player frustration with Call of Duty 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 rectify the situation remains uncertain.