Frustration among Call of Duty fans has been growing over the franchise's skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) system, designed to create balanced matches by grouping players of similar skill levels.

The skill rating is influenced by the skill level of the lobby, meaning that performance below expectations can lower the rating, while exceeding expectations can result in a slight increase.

With the unveiling of skill ratings, the Call of Duty community is now actively analyzing and comparing these ratings, which has led to increased engagement and competition among players.

Activision has kept players' actual skill ratings confidential, leading to uncertainty about how players rank compared to others, relying solely on personal experiences.

YouTuber TheXclusiveAce has uncovered a method to request detailed matchmaking data from Activision, which includes individual skill ratings for every match played.

Previously, Activision described SBMM as a 'fluid measurement' based on overall performance metrics, but the lack of transparency has been addressed with the newly accessible data.

The requested data encompasses detailed statistics from matches dating back to Call of Duty: Vanguard, released in 2021, and includes various metrics such as map, mode, bullets fired, accuracy, and damage stats.

Players can access their data through Activision's privacy and data protection page, a move likely aimed at complying with European data privacy regulations.

TheXclusiveAce reported an average skill rating of around 400 in Black Ops 6, noting that this rating fluctuates based on his performance in matches.

Many players have voiced complaints that the SBMM system results in challenging matches, often referred to as 'sweatfests', particularly for highly skilled individuals.