Every multiplayer game has its share of cheaters, and Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard knows this very well.
The multiplayer beta version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially launched last weekend and opened to the public on October 5. There are already reports of cheaters running rampant. As we transition from the early access period to the public beta, Activision informed players about the cheaters in an extensive tweet. They stated that 97% of cheaters are caught within half an hour of their first login. While players generally agree that it’s good cheaters aren’t flooding and ruining the multiplayer experience, many are still unhappy with the kernel-level protection Activision implemented to achieve this.
“Cheaters were expected, but our upgraded systems caught them faster than ever, powered by strengthened TPM 2.0 checks and automated systems that help eliminate a large number of cheating attempts. Those who did manage to slip through didn’t last long. Most never made it into a match. You may have seen clips of cheaters in the Black Ops 7 beta. We had already taken action on most of those accounts before they hit social media. We’re watching closely, acting in real time, and learning from every attempt. And this is just the beginning. When the game launches, all layers of protection will be in place, and the Ricochet Anti-Cheat defenses will only grow stronger.
Ninety-seven percent of cheaters were caught within half an hour. Fewer than one percent of cheating attempts reached a match, and those who did were removed within minutes. Since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched, we have contributed to the closure of over 40 cheat developers and resellers. Vendors who shared clips during the beta were already on our radar, and we will pursue them beyond in-game enforcement. We understand that new security measures, such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot checks, can sometimes feel disruptive. However, these steps help ensure a secure and fair gaming experience for all players. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we strengthen PC protections.
The fight against cheating is an industry-wide challenge, and we’re committed to leading the charge. We are continuing to bring new systems online during the beta phase, fine-tuning our protections, responding faster, and gaining deeper insights. We’re dedicated to transparency, community feedback, and constant evolution in our fight for fair play,” the tweet read.
The first comments are from players who claim that they were banned for no reason, even though they did not cheat. Others point out that reactive measures are not enough to prevent cheaters from ruining the multiplayer experience and argue that the statement only applies to cheaters that Team Ricochet was able to detect. Still others claim that they see plenty of cheaters in their matches.
Although Activision and Team Ricochet are currently cracking down on cheaters, the real test will be how the game fares in six months and whether cheating remains as significant a problem as it has been in recent years. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be released on November 14 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Is there still a version for the previous generation…?
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