Activision Targets DMA Cheats with New RICOCHET Anti-Cheat for Modern Warfare 4 Launch

October 23, 2026
Activision Targets DMA Cheats with New RICOCHET Anti-Cheat for Modern Warfare 4 Launch
  • Activision rolled out new RICOCHET Anti-Cheat detections that specifically target Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheats ahead of DMZ Early Access for Modern Warfare 4.

  • The company pledged to continually adapt detection methods as cheats evolve, aligning with the game's launch and live-service model.

  • The new detections add an extra layer to RICOCHET and are expected to evolve as cheat developers attempt to bypass them.

  • Lenovo users are advised to contact Lenovo directly about BIOS update issues since the update isn’t publicly available from Lenovo.

  • Readers are encouraged to share opinions and read the linked review to form a broader view of the game’s reception.

  • Attestation Wizard on PC has blocked some users from launching the game due to verification problems.

  • The announcement included screenshots showing reactions to the ban wave, including reports of permanent and hardware bans, but did not disclose totals or specific figures.

  • The game’s storyline features a Korean Peninsula invasion and John Price’s personal conflict, and it is now available on Switch 2.

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launched with generally smooth reception but some issues affecting a subset of players.

  • The article advocates strongly for strict anti-cheat enforcement to preserve game integrity.

  • The Call of Duty team posted information on social media detailing current anti-cheat progress and actions against cheaters.

  • Modern Warfare 4 requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for online play, making proper security configurations essential to access matches.

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