Introduced in 2021, Call of Duty unveiled the Ricochet anti-cheat system, debuting in the game Modern Warfare II and continuously evolving with additional anti-cheat features. Most recently, Team Ricochet, the developers of the anti-cheat system, provided an update with the following information:
Since the release of Black Ops 6, a staggering 228,000 accounts have been banned due to cheating, with 23% of these bans occurring even before the start of a match. Over 20 developers and sellers of cheating software have ceased operations, although Team Ricochet did not disclose the enforcement measures taken, likely legal actions.
A new cheat detection system is set to be implemented in the Black Ops 6 Season 03 update, but specific details have not been disclosed yet, keeping cheaters on their toes. Updates will also be made to the reporting system to address inaccuracies, such as erroneously reporting console players as cheaters, when in fact the opportunities for cheating on consoles are minimal. Additionally, the KillCam user interface will be improved to make it easier to understand crucial moment information.
Team Ricochet further elaborated on Limited Matchmaking (LMM), also known as “Shadowban” within the player community, which aims to segregate suspected cheaters while the team investigates their cheating activities. Only approximately 0.15% of players have been placed under LMM, but if these players bring others into their parties, the entire group may be subject to LMM.
Source: Call of Duty Blog
TLDR: Call of Duty’s Ricochet anti-cheat system has banned 228,000 cheating accounts since Black Ops 6’s release, with new detection systems and UI improvements on the horizon. Limited Matchmaking targets suspected cheaters for investigation, with minimal impact on innocent players.
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