Activision has taken a significant step in addressing the cheater issue in Call of Duty by banning over 136,000 ranked offenders in Black Ops 6 and Warzone. While this number might seem small to those deep into the competitive scene of Black Ops 6, it’s undoubtedly a positive development for fans of first-person shooters on Xbox.
### Activision’s Anti-Cheat Strategy for Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2.0
As detailed by Activision, more than 136,000 players have been removed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2.0, thanks to the robust Ricochet anti-cheat systems. These systems have been fine-tuned to spot and eliminate notorious cheaters using techniques like aimbots and other hacks. Moreover, they can now detect players who habitually team up with cheating partners to gain unfair advantages.
Activision is clear about its stance on cheating, stating that “malicious reporting” is against their rules. They emphasize that no matter how many times a player spams the report button or uses unauthorized tools to flood reports, their system will only recognize a single complaint from each player.
Looking ahead, Season 2 of Call of Duty, which begins on January 28, is set to roll out “new and improved client and server-side detections and systems.” Alongside these updates, Activision plans to implement a “major kernel-level driver update” for enhanced security and a “reinforced encryption process.”
In the longer term, Season 3 promises a “brand-new system to authenticate legit players and target cheaters,” although specific details remain under wraps for now.
For those frustrated by the cheating in Ranked play, there’s a silver lining. Activision is offering console players the ability to turn off cross-play with PC players in Ranked matches sometime during Season 2. While this option isn’t extending to standard modes just yet, it’s certainly a step in the right direction.
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