Overview
- Treyarch confirmed that the majority of day-one playlists use Open matchmaking where skill is only minimally considered, matching the beta approach.
- Multiplayer is split into Open and Standard categories, with just one rotating Standard Moshpit employing tighter skill-based rules at launch.
- Open playlists feature persistent lobbies that keep players together between matches unless they opt out, and Treyarch highlighted new options such as Quick Play.
- Ranked Play is slated for early 2026 in Season 2 and will prioritize skill when it arrives.
- Coverage notes positive player response to the beta changes while also flagging uncertainty over any engagement-based systems and the long-term durability of the new settings.