Call of Duty Cheat Maker Defies Court, Vows More Warzone Cheats

The article discusses the recent developments in the ongoing legal battle between Activision and EngineOwning, a notorious cheat maker for popular games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. Following a U.S. court ruling, EngineOwning was ordered to pay Activision over $14 million in damages. Despite the judgment and an order to transfer their domain to Activision, EngineOwning has remained defiant, continuing to sell cheats and vowing to release new ones. The cheat maker questions the legitimacy of the ruling and claims it operates largely outside U.S. jurisdiction, complicating Activision's ability to enforce the court's decision.

While Activision has legal victories, enforcing these rulings, especially internationally, remains challenging. Cheat makers often operate outside U.S. jurisdictions, making it difficult to fully shut them down.

Call of Duty: Warzone, released in March 2020, quickly gained popularity for its free-to-play battle royale mode. However, it faced significant issues with cheaters, impacting the game's balance and player experience. Activision has invested heavily in anti-cheat technologies, yet cheat makers like EngineOwning continue to find ways around these defenses. This ongoing battle reflects a broader challenge in the gaming industry, where maintaining fair play in competitive online games is an evolving struggle against sophisticated cheating software.