Summary
- Call of Duty devs are combatting cheating with a new Warzone and MW3 update targeting lobby scraping apps.
- There has been a positive player response to the new anti-cheat measures, but still concerns about persistent shadowban issues.
To address ongoing cheating issues, Call of Duty developers have introduced a new update for Warzone and Modern Warfare 3. This update includes measures to identify and remove cheaters from Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 matches before they start, reflecting the developers' commitment to improving gameplay.
Recently, Call of Duty faced significant player criticism due to a rise in cheating reports, which coincided with the release of Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass. An issue with Microsoft Store's identification system caused cheaters using the PC version to appear with an Xbox logo in multiplayer lobbies, aiding them in concealing their cheating activities. In response, Call of Duty implemented an update to the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system to enhance player identification. Additionally, the developer cleared the Ranked Play leaderboards for Warzone and Modern Warfare 3, banned over 65,000 accounts for cheating, and pledged to maintain ongoing oversight to ensure fair play.
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On August 8, the developers reaffirmed their commitment to addressing cheating by announcing updates to the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system via Twitter. These updates specifically target lobby scraping apps, which allow cheaters to preview lobbies and assess the skill levels of other players before a game starts. The developers have stated that using such apps will result in account penalties and a potential shutdown of the game for users who are caught. They also emphasized that applications tampering with game memory are strictly prohibited and will lead to account enforcement actions.
Player Reactions to New Call of Duty Measures for Addressing Cheating
It is worth mentioning that this announcement followed a recent wave of bans that removed thousands of cheaters from Call of Duty. Player responses to the latest update were generally positive, with many expressing approval through brief comments like "W update" and "W." However, a significant number of players voiced concerns about persistent shadowbanning issues, with some criticizing the system for unfairly penalizing players without cheats. Comments included requests for fixes to the shadowban problem and concerns about being caught in an infinite shadowban loop, highlighting ongoing frustrations among the player base.
While these recent measures by the developers are a positive step, it is worth noting that, despite continuous efforts, cheaters always seem to find a way back. This recurring challenge underscores the need for more robust and effective solutions to fully address the problem. Additionally, Call of Duty has recently banned two major cheat providers as part of its ongoing efforts to create a fairer gaming environment for everyone.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 58 /100 Critics Rec: 14%
- Released
- November 10, 2023
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Sledgehammer Games
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- iw 9.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
The war has changed. Call of Duty returns with an all-new campaign, modernized versions of classic Multiplayer maps and an open-world PvE Zombies experience. The campaign, a direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, sees Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov as he extends his grasp across the world. In Multiplayer, the 16 maps that launched with Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 return with upgraded graphics, new modes and innovative gameplay features. In Modern Warfare Zombies, team up with other squads for the first time ever as you work together to survive in the largest Zombies map yet
- Cross Save
- yes
- Franchise
- Call of Duty, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Split Screen Orientation
- Horizontal Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- How Long To Beat
- 5 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
