Turns out those level-less multiplayer lobbies in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weren’t a bold new design choice—they were just a bug. In a statement released today, Activision confirmed that the missing player levels in pre-match lobbies were an unintended glitch, not a deliberate shift in competitive philosophy.

In a controversial move that’s already dividing the community, Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will not display player levels in multiplayer lobbies. The decision, aimed at improving “competitive integrity,” has sparked a mix of support and backlash across the Call of Duty fanbase.