Skill-based matchmaking is one of the most divisive mechanics in first-person shooters, and yet Activision is determined to have it in Black Ops 6.

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 getting closer to release, the wait to find out how this game will land for its player base is growing intense. As we've said time and time again, it's one of the most important releases in the history of this series for a variety of reasons.

But many players are already feeling a little frustrated that skill-based matchmaking, which drove many people away from XDefiant as well, will be retained in the upcoming title.

Skill-based matchmaking is one of those systems that works or doesn't work on a case-by-case basis. Historically, it's almost always been seen as hampering the dynamism and fun factor of a multiplayer shooter, locking players into a rigid progression path.