Black Ops 7 Beta Ditches SBMM for Fan-Fave Playlists

The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta is shaking things up with new playlists that ease off skill-based matchmaking (SBMM), a change fans have been craving. Players are loving quicker matchmaking and diverse skill levels in games. Activision's team is pumped about the feedback and hints at more updates ahead. As the beta wraps up on October 9, just in time for Black Ops 6’s Season 6 and a free trial, everyone’s wondering if these non-SBMM playlists will stick around for the official launch. With Battlefield 6 on the horizon, Call of Duty is making sure it stays on top in...

Published on: 10/9/2025

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