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Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by "classic games" like Black Ops 1 and 2

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Purexbox Jul 23, 13:30 UTC

Call Of Duty Adds New 'Classic' Matchmaking In Response To Black Ops 1 & 2 Ports

Older games just hit different! Some would argue games were better back in the day, and as Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 rolls out with "a new matchmaking system" inspired by classic Black Ops titles, that statement might actually h…

Activision Praises Black Ops Ports Success; Implementing Classic Matchmaking In Black Ops 7
Tech4Gamers Jul 23, 13:25 UTC

Activision Praises Black Ops Ports Success; Implementing Classic Matchmaking In Black Ops 7

Activision is now testing classic Black Ops matchmaking in Call of Duty after deeming the recent ports quite successful. Activision Praises Black Ops Ports Success; Implementing Classic Matchmaking In Black Ops 7 is a post from Tech4Gamers…

Call of Duty confirms major matchmaking overhaul for Black Ops 7 & MW4
Dexerto Jul 23, 11:21 UTC

Call of Duty confirms major matchmaking overhaul for Black Ops 7 & MW4

Call of Duty is making a huge multiplayer change, confirming a brand new “Classic” matchmaking system inspired by the franchise’s older entries.

Gamereactor UK Jul 23, 07:29 UTC

New matchmaking systems "inspired by classic games" is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Modern Warfare 4's beta

One of the most vocal and explosive topics in the world of Call of Duty is how the matchmaking system fundamentally operates. For years, a skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) system has been used, which often frustrates fans immensely as every m…

 Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by "classic games" like Black Ops 1 and 2
GamesRadar+ Jul 22, 20:38 UTC

Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by "classic games" like Black Ops 1 and 2

"There are many elements of those experiences that players appreciate"