Activision's Surprising Fix for Call of Duty Games' Matchmaking Leaves Players in Awe
Exciting developments emerge as an observant Call of Duty gamer uncovers unforeseen improvements in matchmaking for several beloved older titles, hinting at a promising future for these classic games
Activision's unexpected fix to the matchmaking in certain older Call of Duty games has sparked speculation about the future of the franchise. With a history dating back to 2003, there are numerous installments that have been overshadowed by newer releases, but Activision appears to have plans to revive these classics. While recent Call of Duty launches have faced issues with spawn points and balance, some of the older games have been left unpopulated due to the focus on other development projects. However, recent fixes in games such as Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Black Ops suggest that the inactivity of these old titles may soon be a thing of the past.
Charlie Intel has shared a viral video clip from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, not the remastered version. The video, likely recorded recently, features akaZekco searching for a game of Team Deathmatch on Xbox 360. Instead of the usual long waiting times, akaZekco immediately finds a match on Ambush. Charlie Intel tests this multiple times to confirm that the fix is widespread.
The matchmaking test continues with the 2009 version of Modern Warfare 2. Just as quickly as the initial lobby is found, the video shows Modern Warfare 2 finding a group for a match of free-for-all. Each game mode demonstrates an active community of players. The video then proves that it is just as easy to find games in Call of Duty: Black Ops and Modern Warfare 3. This suggests that Activision may have made a fix to all their Call of Duty titles. While the reasons for this adjustment have not been clarified by Activision, Charlie Intel hints that it may be a result of their recent legal victory against Microsoft.
Despite ongoing server maintenance for newer Call of Duty releases such as Vanguard and Black Ops: Cold War, older titles like the original Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops 2 have become plagued by hackers. These hackers frequently employ tactics such as activating zero gravity mode or boosting the experience levels of all players in the lobby, rendering the multiplayer experience of these beloved Call of Duty classics unplayable, and unfortunately, this issue may still persist.
