"Call of Duty Bans 135,000 Accounts, Fans Remain Skeptical"

Call of Duty is currently navigating through challenging times, and it's not solely due to declining player numbers, as indicated by SteamDB. As the launch of the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 approaches, the developers have provided updates on their ongoing battle against cheaters. Since the introduction of the ranked mode in November 2024, over 136,000 accounts have been suspended, and the team is continuously working to enhance their anti-cheat systems.

Additionally, the developers have announced improvements to server configurations, aiming for better connection quality in the future. However, these assurances are met with skepticism. The situation is dire when even prominent content creators publicly question the developers' claims, and Reddit is inundated with posts from players who report no noticeable improvements in server quality or matchmaking.

Player fatigue with Call of Duty is palpable, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming sources of frustration within the community. This crisis of trust is evident, and it remains uncertain how, or even if, Activision will be able to address these issues effectively.