Summary

  • Console players want crossplay disabled in ranked matches to reduce cheating in Black Ops 6.
  • The Call of Duty franchise continues to struggle with consistent anti-cheat measures against hackers.
  • Developers strive to improve the anti-cheat system amid community desire for console crossplay options.

The frustration over cheaters has reached a boiling point within the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone communities, sparking calls for significant changes to improve the gaming experience. Among console Black Ops 6 players, disabling crossplay has emerged as the most requested solution, with many arguing it could curb the influx of hackers often associated with PC lobbies.

Cheating is a prevalent issue in most FPS games, but Call of Duty, despite being a leading title in the genre, has been particularly hard-hit. For instance, the release of Ranked Play mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 this November, designed to let players compete in competitive matches for exclusive rewards, was reportedly plagued by cheaters using aimbots and wallhacks. While the franchise continues to implement anti-cheat measures, these efforts are often short-lived, as cheaters consistently find ways to circumvent them, causing ongoing frustration within the community.

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Now, many are calling for the ability to disable crossplay for console players in ranked matches to reduce encounters with cheaters, as most are believed to be playing on PC. A tweet from @ModernWarzone gained significant attention, where he stated, "Consoles should be able to disable crossplay" in ranked modes on Black Ops 6 and future Call of Duty games until the anti-cheat system reaches a more reliable level. In the comment section of the tweet, there was widespread agreement. One user stated that for years, they’ve felt that consoles and PCs should not be playing together due to the impact of cheating, especially in Warzone. Another player pointed to Marvel Rivals, noting that its ranked matches are separated by platform, as an example of how Call of Duty could handle crossplay.

Call of Duty Console Players Call for Crossplay Disablement

While it's unclear whether Call of Duty developers will address this request, recent updates from Team Ricochet suggest improvements to the game's anti-cheat system. In a recent statement, the team acknowledged that although the system has improved, it did not meet expectations during the launch of Season 01, especially in ranked play. The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system has been adjusted in various ways, including more frequent account bans, now occurring hourly, as well as quicker system response times and faster leaderboard cleanups.

Additionally, a Riot Games analyst specializing in Valorant's Vanguard anti-cheat system recently weighed in on the cheating issues affecting Call of Duty. The analyst suggested reducing reliance on AI, improving Windows security, and implementing other measures to better address the persistent cheating problem.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
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Released
October 25, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
IW 9.0
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
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DIGITAL
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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.

The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.

In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.

Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.

Cross Save
Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
Franchise
Call of Duty
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
October 25, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 25, 2024
PS5 Release Date
October 25, 2024
Genre(s)
FPS
How Long To Beat
8 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
File Size Xbox Series
216 GB (October 2024)
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Strong