The latest update for the PlayStation versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is live. This comes with several addressed networking and controller-related issues. However, one of the biggest complaints from players appears to remain unresolved.
July 17 Update Focuses on Stability
The July 17 patch, announced through the official Call of Duty Updates account, introduced several technical improvements for the recently released PS4 and PS5 ports of the classic shooters.
According to the patch notes, the update includes:
- Improved PS5 host prioritization.
- Better host migration protection to reduce disconnects.
- Controller dead-zone adjustments that more closely match the original PS3 versions.
These changes aim to improve online stability while making the gameplay feel more authentic for longtime fans.
Party Matchmaking Bug Still Frustrating Players
Despite the networking improvements, players continue to report an issue when playing with friends.
Many users say party members are still being separated during matchmaking instead of joining the same lobby. Early reports across Reddit and social media suggest the problem remains after installing the latest update.
The official patch notes also make no mention of the party matchmaking bug, leaving players uncertain about when a fix might arrive.
Community Reports Continue
While multiple players have reported the issue, it is still unclear how widespread the bug is across the PlayStation community. The PS4 and PS5 ports have attracted millions of players since launch, making individual reports difficult to use as a measure of the overall impact.
Even so, the issue has become one of the most commonly discussed problems among players who regularly squad up with friends.
No Official Response Yet
At the time of writing, the development team behind the PlayStation ports has not publicly acknowledged the party matchmaking issue or confirmed whether a fix is currently in development.
For now, the July 17 update improves online stability and restores controller behavior that feels closer to the original releases, but players hoping for a fix to party matchmaking will have to wait for a future patch.
