Black ops 7 damage claims debunked: sony patent sparks controversy

Activision is scrambling to quell a burgeoning controversy after a newly unearthed Sony patent hinted at a system designed to dynamically adjust player skill during cross-platform play, triggering speculation—and swift denial—that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is already employing skill-based damage (SBD).

The patent's curious proposal

The patent, surfaced earlier this year and now gaining traction within the gaming community, details a system that monitors player performance in real-time. If a session appears unbalanced – meaning one player is consistently dominating – the system proposes