Black Ops 7 will have reduced SBMM after beta reaction

The players have won, it seems. Skill based matchmaking (SBMM) has been a hot topic in the Call of Duty community, and the Black Ops 7 beta has trialed playlists that significantly dial back its influence.

It seems to have been a hit, and it’s even won over this jaded old man who, for the most part, felt protected by SBMM from the sweatiest players out there. But I’ve tried it, and after some initial woes, came to love it.