# Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by "classic games" like Black Ops 1 and 2

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/call-of-duty/activision-admits-call-of-duty-matchmaking-used-to-be-better-updates-black-ops-7-with-a-new-system-inspired-by-classic-games-like-black-ops-1-and-2/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6133f32baa8013e7fe8ef4)
- **Published:** 2026-07-22
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #black #activision #admits #articles #better #call #classic #duty
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