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.