As the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 02 approaches, Activision is emphasizing its commitment to fair play. They’re focusing on strengthening Ricochet Anti-Cheat to safeguard Ranked Play and prevent cheating devices that give players an unfair advantage.
The success of Ranked Play depends on players trusting that matches are fair. Everyone expects to win or lose based on skill, strategy, and teamwork. Cheating breaks that trust. The Ricochet team says the Season 02 update will ensure Ranked Play is fair for everyone, right from the beginning.
A major concern is the use of unofficial hardware, such as devices like Cronus Zen and XIM Matrix. These tools change how a player’s actions are registered in the game, giving them an unfair advantage beyond what’s normally achievable with a standard controller or mouse. Signs someone might be using these tools include perfectly stable aim, incredibly accurate tracking, and reactions that seem impossible for a human.
Ranked Play Gets Stronger Anti-Cheat Protections in Season 02
Ranked matches have more on the line, so cheating isn’t just about losing a single game. It impacts players’ skill ratings, slows down their progress, and damages trust in the Ranked mode. That’s why our latest cheat detection technology is being launched with a focus on Ranked Play.
In Season 02, Ricochet is upgrading its cheat detection to better identify inputs that are being altered by external programs. Instead of simply looking for connected devices, the system now focuses on how players input commands. It analyzes the timing, consistency, and patterns of those inputs to distinguish between natural human gameplay and actions that are being assisted by cheats.
This method is essential because devices like Cronus Zen and XIM Matrix are constantly being updated. They modify their settings, disguise themselves, and bypass basic detection techniques. Ricochet combats this by analyzing how these devices act rather than just looking at their hardware, allowing it to remain effective even as the devices change.
So, alongside trying to shut down modded controllers, Season 02 is really stepping up security for Ranked Play on PC. They’re using Ricochet to add another layer of checks before a match even starts – it’s like a pre-game system scan, done remotely through the cloud. It builds on the stuff we already had with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, but basically, it’s designed to stop anyone with a messed-with system from even getting into Ranked in the first place. Hopefully, this means fairer matches for everyone!
The goal is to prevent cheating before it even starts. Most players won’t have to change anything, because systems already following the rules should work fine. But for anyone who experiences problems, Activision offers tools to check if their setup is compliant beforehand.
Activision clarified the issue with mod devices being sold in stores. They emphasized that these devices aren’t permitted in Call of Duty, despite how they’re advertised. While Activision remains committed to accessibility, these tools aren’t built to help players with disabilities – they’re designed to give some players an unfair advantage.
The Ricochet update for Season 02 isn’t a complete fix, but a starting point. The new systems are meant to improve over time, becoming better at detecting and blocking cheating devices until they no longer give players an unfair edge.
In Ranked Play, a solid foundation is crucial. Competitive modes thrive when matches are fair, wins feel earned, and players trust the ranking system. With Season 02, Ricochet is actively working to strengthen all of these aspects.
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Mike Straw
Mike has been a gaming journalist since 2012, covering major industry events and also working as an investigative reporter.
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