Activision: Console Players Aren't Cheating, Just Strategizing

In the latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, Activision is ramping up its anti-cheat measures ahead of Season 3. The company has invested millions in developing technology to combat cheating, disrupting over 20 cheat providers and issuing over 228,000 player bans since the game's release. Hence, players should expect improved detection systems, including updates to aim bot detection and a Machine Learning feature designed to analyze gameplay for suspicious activity. With the addition of changes to the KillCam, players will receive clearer information about their deaths, helping to reduce false reports of cheating. Additionally, adjustments are being made to the Ranked Play system, such as retroactive skill rating refunds for players who defeat banned cheaters. These changes aim to significantly address the ongoing cheating problem in the games.

Season 3 will introduce enhanced anti-cheat systems, improvements to the KillCam for better reporting accuracy, and a retroactive skill rating adjustment for players affected by banned cheaters in Ranked Play.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is part of the long-standing Call of Duty franchise, renowned for its immersive single-player campaigns and competitive multiplayer modes. Launched in the wake of the popular free-to-play battle royale mode Warzone, the series has faced criticism for persistent cheating issues, particularly affecting its competitive environment. The return of Verdansk is highly anticipated by fans, and Activision's new measures aim to ensure a fairer gaming experience moving forward.