COD Black Ops 6 Anti-Cheat Updates: 136K Bans and More Coming in Seasons 2 & 3

Every competitive shooter faces its fair share of cheaters, from wallhacks to aimbots and everything in between. But as games evolve, so do their anti-cheat systems. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is taking this fight to the next level, with developers boasting over 136,000 bans in Ranked Play since its launch and teasing even more advanced tools to come in Seasons 2 and 3.

Let’s break down the latest anti-cheat updates from the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Team and what they mean for players who love a clean, fair game.

 

 

RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Update: Key Changes in Season 2

In a statement on the Call of Duty website, the RICOCHET team outlined several live changes aimed at targeting cheaters and improving Ranked Play:

1. Smarter Cheat Detection

   • Updated detection models now track behaviors like aim-botting and other suspicious activity.
   • Account trust levels and hardware identifiers are being used to zero in on serial offenders.

2. Massive Ban Wave

   • Over 136,000 Ranked Play accounts have been banned since the mode launched.

3. Faster Response Times

   • Enhanced tools now speed up how quickly suspicious accounts can be flagged and removed.

4. Spam Reporting Protections

   • New systems limit the impact of malicious or spammed in-game reports, ensuring cheaters can’t game the system with fake accusations.

5. Cracking Down on Cheater Boosting

   • If a cheater is banned, accounts they’ve regularly teamed up with will be flagged for investigation.

 

 

Coming Soon: Even Tougher Measures for Seasons 2 & 3

Cheaters, your days are numbered. Here’s what the RICOCHET team has planned for upcoming seasons:

Season 2 Highlights

• Kernel-Level Driver Update: A major upgrade to security at the system level, making tampering far more difficult.
• Improved Encryption: Strengthened processes to secure gameplay data.
• Tampering Detection: New systems to catch and punish unauthorized game modifications.

Season 3 Sneak Peek

• New Player Authentication Tools: A cutting-edge system to distinguish legitimate players from cheaters.
• "Need-to-Know" Rollout: The team will share details closer to Season 3’s launch, but they’re careful not to reveal too much and give cheat developers an edge.

Why No IP Bans?

Some players have called for IP-based bans, but the devs pushed back, citing potential downsides:

• Shared Networks: Players living in shared accommodations like university dorms or military bases could be unfairly punished.
• Cheater Adaptability: IP bans are relatively easy to bypass using VPNs or dynamic IP setups.

Instead, the focus remains on advanced detection tools and targeted measures that avoid collateral damage.

A Cleaner Playing Field Ahead

For players tired of cheaters ruining Ranked Play, these updates promise a more level battlefield. With smarter detection systems, faster responses, and tougher penalties, Black Ops 6 is doubling down on fairness.

As we move into Season 2 and beyond, the RICOCHET team’s commitment to constant improvement means avoiding detection as a cheater is harder than ever. For the rest of us, that’s a win worth celebrating.