Fans of the Call of Duty series are expressing their excitement for the new mode in Black Ops 7, which notably eliminates skill-based matchmaking. Players are even giving kudos to EA for encouraging Activision to make this change. Over the weekend, the beta version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 allowed players their first taste of this year’s multiplayer experience. But Treyarch wasn’t satisfied with a static offering; they updated the beta throughout the weekend based on player feedback. Some changes included the introduction of two new playlists: Moshpit, known for cycling through various game modes, and Open Moshpit.
According to Treyarch on the Call of Duty website, “In Open Moshpit, skill consideration is drastically reduced when matchmaking.” This adjustment aims to deliver more diverse match experiences and results, as the playlist matches players with opponents of varying skill levels, moving away from the often-criticized skill-based matchmaking system.
Community Reactions and Industry Implications
It’s evident that the competitive scene is enthusiastic about these changes. Notable gaming personality SpawnUp shared a clip of Scump streaming alongside Nadeshot and Octane, all praising the new direction. One player even made a candid remark that you’ll want to hear to fully appreciate. Nadeshot also chimed in with a humorous observation, claiming, “We need Battlefield 6 to come out every year.” While this added a lighthearted touch, streamer MoiDawg pointed out that “Call of Duty is worried about their sales for the first time in a decade,” a sentiment echoed by many who note the positive reception of Battlefield 6’s beta.
The community agrees that the driving force behind these shifts in Black Ops 7 is monetary concerns. With heightened competition, it seems that players are finally being heard. As MoiDawg aptly noted, “Money is the only reason Black Ops 7 is making changes.” This theory aligns with the general observation that competition, whether in gaming or other fields, often leads to improvements.
Feedback-Driven Development
The developers at Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are clearly tuned in to player sentiment. Responding quickly to feedback, they implemented changes that overlapped with what fans have called for, like “forcing specific automatic doors to remain open from the start of the match.”