BO2 on PS5 backward compatibility has one big problem: public Bot lobbies collapse. Someone starts chaining streaks, half the lobby quits, and the match dies before halftime.

Combat Training Objective fixes that. Reduced XP, sure — but bots backfill empty slots, so the match actually finishes. A full match at half XP beats a public match that dies in two minutes. Here's how I run it.

What Counts and What Doesn't

Know this before you grind. Combat Training is not a stat-padding tool.

Bottom line: great for weapon leveling and XP flow. Useless for inflating your combat record. Fair trade.

Setup on PS5

1. Launch BO2 → Multiplayer

2. Find Match → Combat Training

3. Select Objective → queue Domination

Why Domination? Longer matches, predictable spawns, and flags are score engines for streak chaining.

Loadout: What Actually Works

Pick a gun that wins mid-range fights consistently.

Scorestreaks — the core of the method

Run Orbital VSAT + K9 Unit + Swarm.

• VSAT = full map intel. Call it when you're close to K9/Swarm, not when the map's already locked.
• K9 Unit = passive kills while you keep moving.
• Swarm = lobby-wide pressure. Huge numbers in stable matches.

Can't reach high streaks yet? Drop to UAV + Counter-UAV + Lightning Strike. Build consistency first.

How to Play It

Hold two flags. Don't triple-cap. Flipping spawns wrecks your rhythm and scatters enemies.

Play around B. Offense/defense score builds streaks faster than pure slaying.

When Swarm is up, slow down. The streak is doing the work. Stay alive, watch the minimap, prep the next cycle. Ego-pushing spawns mid-Swarm is how you die to random C4.

Expected XP

Tested numbers from my own runs:

If you're stuck around 6K, public matches probably serve you better. Hitting 12K+ consistently? This mode wins.

Pro tip: a 3-player party (support / slayer / anchor) loops VSATs way more reliably than solo. Two people running radar streaks changes everything.

Common Mistakes

• Ignoring flags — kills alone build streaks too slowly
• Running Swarm when you can't reach VSAT — downgrade your streaks
• Triple-capping — enjoy your broken spawns
• Sprinting into fights during Swarm — patience prints XP
• Expecting KD gains — wrong mode for that

FAQ

Does Combat Training count toward my BO2 KD?

No. Weapon stats count; your public KD, win-loss, and SPM do not.

How much XP per match?

5,000–10,000 in a normal game. 15,000–20,000 with repeated VSAT/K9/Swarm cycles.

Is it better than normal multiplayer?

Only when public lobbies keep dying. Full XP in a stable public match still wins — if you can find one.

What are the best scorestreaks?

Orbital VSAT, K9 Unit, Swarm. Fall back to UAV/Counter-UAV/Lightning Strike until your streak game is consistent.

Does this work on PS5?

Yes, through backward compatibility. Same original multiplayer systems, same menu path.

Summary

Combat Training Objective won't pad your stats — it gives you matches that actually finish. Queue Domination, hold two flags, time your VSAT, and let K9 + Swarm carry the lobby. Done right, that's ~18,000 XP per match in a game where public lobbies barely survive to halftime.

Use it to level weapons and practice streak loops. Play smart, control spawns, let the streaks work.