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

By SarahMay 07,2025

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

Call of Duty is currently navigating through turbulent times, and it's not solely due to the reported decline in player numbers as tracked by SteamDB. 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 introduction of the ranked mode in November 2024, the team has suspended over 136,000 accounts and continues to enhance its anti-cheat measures.

Additionally, the developers have promised improvements in server configurations, aiming to deliver a better connection quality for players moving forward.

However, these assurances are met with skepticism. The situation is dire enough that well-known content creators are openly questioning the developers' claims, and Reddit is brimming with posts from players who report no tangible improvements in server quality or matchmaking.

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

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