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

Simultaneously, developers announced server configuration improvements, aiming for enhanced connection stability.

However, this positive outlook is met with skepticism. Leading content creators are publicly questioning the developers' assertions, and Reddit discussions highlight a perceived lack of improvement in server quality and matchmaking.

Player frustration with Call of Duty is mounting, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming widely criticized. This erosion of trust is undeniable, and Activision's ability to rectify the situation remains uncertain.