Cheating accusations are common in games like Call of Duty, with very few players on consoles actually cheating. Recent insights reveal that over 60% of reported cheating incidents target console users, while precise data shows that detected cheaters predominantly use PCs. The Ricochet Anti-Cheat team noted that although console cheating is feasible, it is significantly less prevalent than on PC. This indicates that many of the cheater reports are misguided, often reflecting players’ frustrations after losing rather than actual suspicious behavior.

Here are the highlights from the latest report:

• Console players receive the majority of cheating reports, despite the actual numbers indicating a lower presence of cheaters on those platforms.
• The addition of an ‘Affected by’ feature in killcams will help players understand how they were detected, revealing gaming elements that may have compromised their position in a match.
• The new update aims to reduce false cheating reports by informing players of the legitimate advantages some opponents may have had.

Quotes from the report:

“Over 60% of received cheater reporting in Call of Duty: Warzone have been against console players. While console cheating is indeed an option, our analysis indicates that it constitutes a minuscule fraction of the overall cheating population detected on PC.”

“Many cheating reports reflect genuine beliefs, yet they often stem from misunderstandings of in-game mechanics.”

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