It looks like players are getting what they wanted. Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) has been a big point of discussion for Call of Duty fans, and the recent Black Ops 7 beta tested game setups that greatly reduce how much it affects matches.
It’s been really popular, and surprisingly, even I – someone who usually gets frustrated with highly skilled players – have enjoyed it. I was skeptical at first, but after giving it a chance, I actually came to love it.
With the beta now finished, Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch with open matchmaking on November 14th, meaning players will be able to easily find and join matches.
Skill-based matchmaking isn’t fully removed, but it will be used much less in most games. Hopefully, this will prevent casual players like me from being matched with groups of highly skilled professionals.
The new, more diverse matchmaking system not only offered a wider range of lobby options, but also improved connection speeds by minimizing the time spent finding players of comparable skill. Faster connections are always beneficial in competitive online games.
I’ve noticed a real issue with Skill-Based Matchmaking – even if you’re usually an okay player, a couple of good matches can suddenly throw you into lobbies with incredibly skilled opponents. It’s like getting put in the Call of Duty League finals, and honestly, it just doesn’t feel good for those players who aren’t at that level.
That’s not all that was revealed today regarding the game’s launch. Players will also be happy to hear that persistent lobbies – a frequently requested feature – will be available from day one.
We’ve been listening to your feedback about players leaving and rejoining lobbies. As we shared during the Beta test, we want to keep groups together between matches. We’re happy to announce that Black Ops 7 will launch with persistent lobbies, meaning you’ll stay connected with the same players more often. We’re dedicated to making this a great experience and will share more details shortly.
I’m really excited to hear they’re looking at rotational aim assist! It sounds like they’re finally tackling the aim assist settings for controllers, which is awesome. What I’m most happy about is they want to make things fair for *everyone* – a lot of us on mouse and keyboard feel like we’re at a disadvantage in Call of Duty because the game is so geared towards controller players, so this could be a big step in the right direction.
It doesn’t matter *why* Activision made these changes – whether they want Black Ops 7 to be amazing, or are worried about losing players to Battlefield 6. What *does* matter is that open matchmaking improved the beta, and confirming it will be available at launch is great news for players.
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