Call of Duty faces significant challenges, extending beyond simply dwindling player counts (as indicated by SteamDB). Prior to the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's second season, developers provided updates on their anti-cheat efforts, revealing over 136,000 account suspensions since the November 2024 introduction of ranked mode. Further anti-cheat improvements are underway.

The developers also announced server configuration enhancements, aiming for improved connection stability.

However, this positive outlook is not universally shared. Leading community figures are openly questioning the efficacy of these changes, and Reddit discussions reflect widespread player skepticism regarding improvements to server quality and matchmaking.

Player dissatisfaction with Call of Duty is substantial, with terms like SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking) becoming common criticisms. This erosion of trust is a serious concern, and Activision's ability to address it remains uncertain.