Rampant Cheating Plagues Call of Duty: Players Demand Action from Activision and Microsoft

January 13, 2025
Rampant Cheating Plagues Call of Duty: Players Demand Action from Activision and Microsoft
  • The competitive landscape of ranked play in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone is severely compromised by rampant cheating, leading to significant frustration among the player base.

  • Players feel increasingly neglected as Activision prioritizes cosmetic items over addressing the pressing issues of cheating that threaten the integrity of the game.

  • There is a growing call for Microsoft to step in and address these cheating issues, given the significance of Call of Duty as a major revenue source for the company.

  • Overall, the combination of rampant cheating and poor customer service is rendering the Call of Duty experience unenjoyable for legitimate players.

  • Despite the implementation of an anti-cheat system, cheating remains pervasive even in lower tiers, resulting in a miserable gaming experience for many.

  • Activision's Ricochet anti-cheat system has faced criticism for its ineffectiveness, despite the substantial investment made in its development.

  • Common cheating methods, such as aimbots that ensure perfect aim and wall hacks that allow players to see through walls, are frequently reported by the community.

  • Cheaters exploit game mechanics to gain unfair advantages, including hiding under the map and crashing lobbies to avoid losing ranking points.

  • Numerous players have reported instances of cheating impacting their gameplay, particularly in higher-ranked matches where the stakes are considerably elevated.

  • To enhance the competitive environment, suggestions have been made to create separate leaderboards for PC and console players.

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