Call of Duty Lets Players Disable Crossplay to Cut Cheating

Activision is introducing a new feature in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3, allowing players to disable crossplay with PC users to combat cheating. This update enables console players to choose between matchmaking with all platforms, console-only, or restricting matchmaking to their specific platform. While this change might improve the experience for console players, it could result in longer queue times and the possibility of PC players facing more cheaters. The company is also enhancing its anti-cheat tool, Ricochet, and has taken significant measures against cheating since the game's launch, including banning over 136,000 accounts.

Disabling crossplay may lead to longer matchmaking times, especially if players choose to play only with others on the same console, as the player pool will be smaller.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is part of the long-standing Call of Duty franchise known for its fast-paced multiplayer and engaging campaigns. With each new installment, Activision aims to enhance player experience while addressing issues like cheating, which has become a prevalent concern in online gaming. The franchise's commitment to reducing cheating and improving game integrity reflects the growing demand for fair online play among its community.