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Treyarch Adds 'Open Moshpit' With Minimal Skill Matching to Black Ops 7 Beta

The beta-only trial gathers data to inform matchmaking decisions ahead of the November release.

Overview

  • Patch notes on October 4 describe Open Moshpit as featuring drastically reduced skill consideration to create more varied match outcomes.
  • Open Moshpit mirrors the regular Moshpit with the same maps (Imprint, Cortex, Exposure, The Forge) and modes (Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Overload).
  • The playlist is live in the beta for eligible players, including pre-purchasers and some Game Pass subscribers.
  • Treyarch frames the change as a test during the beta, with its behavior and availability subject to change before launch.
  • Early community feedback highlights faster queue times and a return to a classic feel, and analysts note this as Activision’s first public concession on SBMM.