Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Adopts Open Matchmaking

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Treyarch confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will feature open matchmaking at launch, with “minimal skill consideration” for default lobbies.

The goal: more varied matches and a break from heavily skill-based matchmaking. Treyarch also teased potential aim assist changes, with more info coming soon.

Community reaction has been positive, with many players crediting competition from Battlefield 6 for pushing Activision to adapt.

[Nahid10]

Open matchmaking could be a game-changer if implemented right. It might finally balance the skill gap better.

[EmTeam]

Let’s hope it doesn’t ruin ranked integrity. Mixing casual and competitive players can backfire fast.