Activision has recently taken a strong stand against cheating in Call of Duty, banning over 136,000 offenders across Black Ops 6 and Warzone. For those diving into the competitive arena after completing all achievements, this move might seem like just scratching the surface, but it’s certainly a positive step for fans of the Xbox shooter series.
Activision Outlines Anti-Cheat Strategies for Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2.0
With the recent crackdown, over 136,000 ranked cheaters have been ousted from Black Ops 6 and Warzone. As we look forward to Season 2, players can expect enhanced client and server-side detection systems. Moreover, Season 3 promises an innovative system designed to authenticate genuine players while targeting cheats.
In an effort to combat cheating, Activision has worked with the Ricochet team to enhance their anti-cheat systems. These updates include improved detection models that can track down aim botters and other repeat offenders. The system now even flags accounts frequently teaming up with cheaters for unfair advantages. Activision is also addressing “malicious reporting,” clarifying that their system dismisses excessive report spamming — whether from a player repeatedly hitting the report button or through cheat tools flooding the system with false claims.
As for what’s next, Season 2, launching on January 28, will roll out advanced client and server-side detection upgrades. Players can also look forward to significant kernel-level driver updates aimed at enhancing security and encryption. Looking ahead to Season 3, we can anticipate a suite of new technologies, including a groundbreaking system for verifying legitimate players and identifying cheaters. Details are still under wraps, so we’ll have to stay tuned to learn more.
For those frustrated by cheaters in Ranked mode, there’s some promising news. Activision has announced that console players will soon be able to disable cross-play with PC players during Ranked matches, starting in Season 2. While this feature hasn’t made its way to standard modes yet, it’s definitely a step in the right direction.
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