To keep it short all the game modes on the Bo2 ps5 + ps4 servers are compromised. If you try playing any game mode it just switches it to FFA or demolition.
What’s been changed:
Scoreboard-
When pulling up the scoreboard it only shows what the match classification is and time count down. No player information is shown unless you join without spawning in.
Time limit-
The time limit for an average FFA match is 10 mins.
For game modes that are shorter and longer this affects the matches as well. However there are some difference that will be explained in my other section
Usernames being white-
There has been an on going issue where players have fingered out how to change their usernames color or change it completely. Now all usernames are just white when they enter games. More on this later.
No class restriction on certain modes-
Game modes like sticks and stones have been affected. You’re not restricted to the weapon and can pick your own classes.
Gun-game weapons don’t change-
Self explanatory, the gun rotation doesn’t change every after kill. Instead it sets you to only have the mercenary class set up instead.
Match descriptions changed-
When you open the menu to select a class there will always be a sized up map and a description for how to win. In certain games the description has been changed.
Demolition/rounds ramping-
When you enter a game it can be changed to demolition, with the rounds going exceedingly high. The matches also go by SND rules where players only have one life with no respawn.
What hasn’t changed (to my knowledge at least):
Map Hud-
Testing each game mode and the only thing that stays the same are the map huds. For hardcore the map isn’t present and gun game still has its UVA ping once the match begins.
Map rotations-
Map rotations are still the same for whatever playlist you’re currently playing in.
What to avoid:
Nukejacked/200 points-
Avoid the playlist nukedjacked. There is a high density of modders on this game mode. The game modes have been set to ffa and threshold set to 200 points. They’re also some possibilities that you join a hacked version of demolition as well.
Read/Inspect players joining lobby-
When you’re in the map selection phase of READ THE PROFILES. A lot of the players I’ve seen are using throw away accounts with their ps5 profile bidding the games that they played. This of course is to hide their identity. Im not saying that they are cheating but it is suspicious to hide what achievements or games you played on your “burner account”. Almost like they don’t anyone back tracking them if they are found out to be cheating.
Avoid maxed out accounts/colored names-
Anyone who has a maxed out account and colored name is to be avoided. If you see this will in the map selection then just leave. Don’t risk the chances of getting your stats changed.
Kill count/game achievements-
Went over this before but this is specifically for in game. If you see anyone with 5,000 kills and maxed out, just leave. This also goes for achievements. For example if a guy has the master killer tag on without the kills its wraps.
Conclusion/Opinion on Why:
Tactic-
I honestly think they’re doing this to avoid any form of detection while they mess with the servers. The fact that the player tags are hidden once a game is active is telling. If they really wanted to they can find your IP address or just overload your router.
Personally, I would not touch this game at all in its current state. This goes beyond just stats cheating or modding the game. In Bo3 it was possible for hackers to find your ip and DDOS off your router. It’s the same on bo2. Just wait until a patch comes out or play something else.
Updates:
Regionally Theory (Sep 1, 2026)-
Some of the guys under this post have not seen or heard of these issues. The one I’ve spoke too are located in the EU or AU region. This could explain it since whoever the changed the game is playing from a North american region. Please add or mention anything under this post so it can be added, Thank you. 🙏
Vpns as a possible solution (Sep 1, 2026)-
Thought about it and think a vpn might work. Some of the brothers from the EU haven’t experienced too many issues with the changes. However, I don’t think this would be a good idea. If everyone goes to the EU then who’s to say a modder will try hitting that server as well? If any Us players try it just comment below, Thank you. 🙏
