Call of Duty team banned over 135,000 accounts, but fans are sceptical

Call of Duty is currently navigating through challenging times, and it's not solely due to a decline in player numbers, as indicated by SteamDB data. As the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 approaches, the developers have been vocal about their ongoing battle against cheaters. Since the ranked mode was introduced 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 promised 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 challenge the developers' claims, and Reddit threads are rife 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's uncertain how, or even if, Activision will be able to address these issues effectively.