In response to a recent surge in cheating, the developers of Call of Duty have taken significant action by implementing a substantial ban wave. This effort, aimed at improving the gaming experience, has resulted in over 65,000 accounts being banned from Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team cleared the Ranked Play leaderboards, addressing issues of “cheating and boosting” to ensure fair play.
While player reactions are mixed, the developers are committed to maintaining a level playing field and continue to combat cheating across all game modes.
Highlights
- Call of Duty implemented a ban wave to combat cheating in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, aiming for fair play.
- The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team cleared Ranked Play leaderboards, banning over 65,000 cheating accounts.
- Player reactions to the bans vary, with some skeptical due to potential new account creation undermining the action.
In response to a recent surge in cheating that has led to significant player frustration and criticism, the developers of Call of Duty have implemented a substantial ban wave, removing thousands of cheaters from Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. This action aims to address the issue and improve the overall gaming experience by ensuring fair play across both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.
Although cheating had long been a problem within the Call of Duty franchise, a recent increase in incidents began with the release of Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass. Cheaters using the PC version from the Microsoft Store were mistakenly displayed with an Xbox logo in multiplayer lobbies due to the store”s incorrect identification of them as Xbox players, which allowed them to conceal their cheating activities. Call of Duty responded to this issue by attributing it to a temporary flaw in the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system and subsequently released an update to improve the distinction between Xbox and PC players, thereby enhancing cheat detection.
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In a recent development, Call of Duty has announced further steps in their fight against cheating. The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team has cleared the Ranked Play leaderboards for both Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3, taking action against accounts involved in “cheating and boosting.” Over the course of this past week, more than 65,000 accounts have been banned across both Ranked and non-Ranked modes. Moving forward, the developer has expressed its commitment to maintaining a fair play environment by continuing to monitor all game modes and issuing penalties to those involved in cheating or boosting.
Player Reactions to Call of Duty”s Cheater Ban Statement
Although the statement about punishing in-game cheaters in Call of Duty appears welcoming, player reactions have been mixed. Some players have expressed appreciation and approval for the action taken, while others remain skeptical. Some suggested that banned individuals are likely to create new accounts, which could undermine the effectiveness of the bans. Another player criticized the current approach, comparing it to previous methods used in Warzone before RICOCHET was introduced, and called for an upgrade to the anti-cheat system to be more like Valorant”s Vanguard, hoping it would better eliminate hackers.Close
While it remains to be seen how long it will take for the franchise to resolve cheating issues, it is noteworthy that banning cheaters is not the only measure recently implemented. Call of Duty has also taken action against two major cheat providers, Raging Nation and Stealthware.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
Released in November of 2023, Activision”s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) continues Captain Price”s story from the 2019 and 2022 games.
First-Person Shooter
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
58/100
Critics Recommend:
13%
Franchise
Call of Duty
, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Platform(s)
PC
, PS5
, Xbox Series X
, Xbox Series S
, PS4
, Xbox One
Released
November 10, 2023
Developer(s)
Sledgehammer Games
Publisher(s)
Activision
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
How Long To Beat
5 Hours
PS Plus Availability
N/A
Split Screen Orientation
Horizontal Only
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SExpand
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