Skill-Based Matchmaking in Call of Duty Won’t Go Away
- Elron
- 4 days ago
- 6 min read
How EasyGame VPN Helps You Finally Enjoy Mixed Lobbies Again (Even in Black Ops 7)
Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) has become one of the most controversial topics in the Call of Duty community, and the release of Black Ops 7 has only added more fuel to the fire. Players hoped for something new. Something refreshing. Something fun. But instead, for many, it feels like the same overly-sweaty, overly-competitive, SBMM-tuned experience that Call of Duty has become known (or notorious) for in recent years.
Across Warzone, Modern Warfare, and now Black Ops, the conversation has only grown louder: SBMM isn’t just still here — many players believe it’s stronger than ever.
And that’s exactly why EasyGame VPN has become the go-to solution for thousands of Call of Duty players who want a more enjoyable, more balanced, and more authentic multiplayer experience. Our approach is simple:
👉 We help players access more mixed, normal, everyday lobbies—not SBMM-locked sweat-fest matches.
This isn’t the community’s opinion.This isn’t streamers’ opinions.This is our opinion, backed by data, internal testing, and thousands of satisfied customers:
If you use EasyGameVPN, you get mixed lobbies that feel more like classic Call of Duty again.
But before we dive into how, let’s first understand what’s happening right now in Black Ops 7 and the current state of Call of Duty’s SBMM systems — and why so many players (and creators) are fed up.
SBMM in Black Ops 7: A System Players Are Calling “Cranked” and “Unchanged”
The launch of Black Ops 7 brought hype, nostalgia, and the promise of a better multiplayer experience. Yet just days in, the conversation online paints a very different story.
Let’s take a look at what players are saying.
1. “SBMM feels no different…” — @niveswerdna
“I cannot wait for somebody to file a class action lawsuit against Treyarch. Black Ops 7 SBMM feels no different from the last multiple years of COD slop. Garbage ass company.”— @niveswerdna (link to tweet)
This is one of the most brutally honest takes circulating right now — and it reflects how many players feel. They expected SBMM to be relaxed or redesigned, yet instead, it feels identical to the last few titles.
2. “SBMM is CRANKED…” — @LuckyChamu
“So everyone is saying SBMM is CRANKED but COD is saying they haven’t touched anything? Either the community is dirt or COD lied to sell the game WHO DO WE BELIEVE 😭🙏🏽”— @LuckyChamu (link to tweet)
When even major creators are calling out the difficulty spike, something is off.
3. “There are zero casuals anymore…” — @TheAT0MIKyt
“I like BO7, but I feel like there are zero casuals on CoD anymore. Think they all left when sbmm was added. My lobbies feel like Ranked Play.”— @TheAT0MIKyt (link to tweet)
This sums up one of the biggest complaints:Every match feels like a sweat-fest. Every lobby feels like Ranked.
4. “SBMM being removed was a lie…” — @ryan_riley_2
“Well sbmm being removed in Black Ops 7 was a straight up lie. Thank god someone else gave me money to try this shitty game.”— @ryan_riley_2 (link to tweet)
Some players were legitimately convinced that SBMM was toned down — then within hours of playing, they realized it wasn’t removed at all.
Why SBMM Feels Worse Than Ever in Black Ops 7
The short answer? Because Call of Duty is a business — and SBMM is profitable.
The longer answer? Let’s break it down.
1. SBMM keeps casual players engaged longer.
Publishers want newer or lower-skill players to feel “competitive” so they stay in the ecosystem longer.
2. High-skill players get punished.
If you perform well in just a few matches, SBMM rapidly pushes you into higher difficulty tiers.
3. Session-based SBMM is likely still active.
Your performance in your last 5–10 matches affects the difficulty of your next lobbies.
4. New Call of Duty titles reset nothing.
Players hoped Black Ops 7 would bring a fresh matchmaking system, but early reports suggest it’s the same system — if not tuned even tighter.
This Is Where EasyGame VPN Comes In
Easy Lobbies. Mixed Lobbies. Fair Lobbies. Finally.
Let’s be very clear — this is EasyGameVPN’s official position:
If you use EasyGameVPN, your lobbies become noticeably easier, more mixed, and less SBMM-intense.
We do NOT modify game files. We do NOT hack. We do NOT violate Terms of Service.
What we do is simple:
👉 We route your connection intelligently through optimized regions,👉 stabilize ping and network signatures,👉 and help you match into less congested and more casual matchmaking pools.
This results in:
✔ More mixed skill groups
✔ Noticeably fewer ultra-sweaty lobbies
✔ More relaxed, more classic Call of Duty fun
✔ More consistent gameplay performance
✔ Better connection stability in Warzone and MP
Players love EasyGameVPN because they instantly feel the difference.
Not placebo.Not “maybe.”A real, measurable, consistent difference.
Why SBMM Matters Even More in Warzone
Warzone — including the upcoming new seasons and persistent updates — uses a hybrid SBMM system, combining:
Progression data
K/D history
Recent Match Performance (RMP)
Playlist population
Region activity and congestion
Time-of-day patterns
Latency clusters
That’s why players say things like:
“Why are my Warzone lobbies suddenly so sweaty?” “Every lobby is a tournament now.” “I can’t even warm up without getting fried.”
Warzone SBMM is not going anywhere — and Black Ops 7’s matchmaking proves it.
This is why more Warzone and MP players than ever are turning to EasyGameVPN to break out of the SBMM pressure cooker and get back to enjoying the game.
How EasyGameVPN Helps Reduce SBMM Pressure in Warzone & Black Ops 7
🔵 1. Region Smart-Routing
We route you into regions where the player pool is healthier, more casual, and less congested.
🔵 2. Latency Balancing
Our optimized servers create stability that avoids triggering the highest-tier SBMM buckets.
🔵 3. Matchmaking Pool Diversification
Connecting through different population clusters results in mixed-skill lobbies instead of strictly sweat-stacked ones.
🔵 4. Warzone Playlist Optimization
Our internal routing logic is specifically tuned for Warzone performance, reducing packet burst, lag spikes, and poor hit-reg — which often push players into worse SBMM tiers.
🔵 5. Zero Modifications, Zero Risk
EasyGameVPN is a network-level enhancement — not a cheat and not detectable in the way third-party “packet tools” are.
The Result?
Call of Duty Starts to Feel Fun Again.
Whether you're playing:
Black Ops 7 Multiplayer
Warzone Battle Royale
Warzone Resurgence
BO7 Ranked Warmups
Zombies
6v6 Core
Gunfight
or any other playlist…
You will notice:
✔ More chill lobbies
✔ More casual players mixed in
✔ Fewer pro-level, cracked movement demons
✔ More classic Call of Duty pacing
✔ Better K/D consistency
✔ Less stress, more enjoyment
That’s what EasyGameVPN is built for.
Why the Community’s Anger Proves a Bigger Point
When you look at the quotes from X/Twitter again…the message is consistent and loud:
“Call of Duty is too sweaty.”
“SBMM is ruining casual play.”
“Black Ops 7 didn’t fix anything.”
This creates a huge opportunity for players to take control of their experience — instead of relying on developers to change systems that clearly aren’t changing anytime soon.
And EasyGameVPN is designed to give players exactly that control.
Summary for Clarity
Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM/SPMM) remains extremely strong in Black Ops 7, despite community expectations.
Warzone SBMM continues to use session data, performance tracking, and regional population patterns.
Many players and content creators are openly complaining that SBMM is too intense, feels like Ranked Play, and makes the game unenjoyable.
Quotes from Twitter/X confirm widespread dissatisfaction with Black Ops 7 matchmaking.
EasyGameVPN provides mixed, casual-friendly lobbies by routing traffic through optimized regions with balanced player pools.
Our VPN is specifically engineered for Call of Duty, Warzone, and Black Ops 7 players who want easier, smoother, more enjoyable matchmaking.
Using EasyGameVPN results in less SBMM pressure, more casual lobbies, better gameplay stability, and a more classic Call of Duty feel.
Final Thoughts:
SBMM Isn’t Going Anywhere — But Your Experience Doesn’t Have to Suffer
Call of Duty titles may change every year.Engines evolve.Maps rotate.Guns get buffed and nerfed.
But one thing has stayed the same:SBMM keeps dominating the experience.
Black Ops 7 was supposed to be different — yet for many, it feels like déjà vu all over again.
The good news?
You don’t have to accept sweaty lobbies forever.
You don’t have to rely on developer promises.
You don’t have to play every match like it’s the CDL finals.
With EasyGameVPN, you’re not fighting SBMM —you’re routing around it.
You’re taking back control of your gameplay experience.
You’re finally getting lobbies that feel normal, fun, and balanced, the way Call of Duty used to be.
If you’re ready to stop sweating every match and start enjoying Call of Duty again — in Black Ops 7, Warzone, and future updates — then it’s time to try EasyGameVPN.
👉 Play smarter. Play easier. Play better.Play with EasyGameVPN.
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