Activision’s anti-cheat division has shared an update regarding its efforts within Call of Duty, particularly concerning Ricochet. Highlighting significant advancements made during August, they reported that over 55,000 cheaters were neutralized through recent algorithmic improvements. Activision also noted that some players have directly exposed their cheating actions on social media platforms, sparking community questions like “Why is this happening?”.

“Some players have noticed these tools in action, such as weapons disappearing and cars exploding when certain players enter the game. They then promptly tell on themselves across social media, asking ‘Why did this happen?’”
Translation: Some players have found it amusing when they see peculiar events in-game that hint at their cheating.

The Ricochet anti-cheat system employs unique strategies to tackle cheaters, where some are allowed to play with diminished abilities while their behavior is monitored, leading to potential permanent bans. Furthermore, Activision reassured players that it is continually enhancing its systems to adapt to cheating methods, especially with upcoming titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Players will be required to enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 as part of the enhanced security measures.