Call of Duty YouTuber Tdawgsmitty launched a petition to remove skill-based matchmaking from unranked lobbies, inspired by Destiny fans' successful campaign to restore that game. The petition gained over 500 signatures within an hour and calls for SBMM to be limited to ranked play, citing frustrations with the current system ahead of Modern Warfare 4's release.
Bungie denied rumors it plans to merge Destiny and Marathon into a single IP, with Marathon creative director Julia Nardin confirming the leak is fake. The studio announced delays for Marathon's updates, a shift away from seasonal content, and clarified that upcoming December and March updates will be free, amid ongoing concerns about both franchises' futures.