Call of Duty YouTuber Launches Petition to Remove Skill-Based Matchmaking Following Successful Destiny Protests
Call of Duty content creator Tdawgsmitty has launched a petition calling for the removal of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) from the franchise. The YouTuber, who has been vocal about his opposition to the matchmaking system, is taking inspiration from the Destiny community’s successful advocacy efforts, where players organized to pressure Bungie into reversing certain development decisions.
Previously, Tdawgsmitty attempted to raise awareness of the SBMM issue by tweeting daily at Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Now, emboldened by the Destiny community’s demonstrated ability to influence developer decisions, he’s mobilizing Call of Duty fans through a formal petition. The campaign reflects growing frustration within the Call of Duty player base over SBMM, which pairs players based on skill level—a system many casual and mid-tier players argue negatively impacts their gaming experience.
This initiative represents a broader trend of gaming communities using organized activism to influence live-service titles. The success of the Destiny protests has inspired similar grassroots movements in other franchises. Whether Activision will respond to the Call of Duty petition remains uncertain, but the campaign demonstrates how organized player movements have become a significant force in modern gaming.