Activision Sends Cease And Desist To Cronus Hardware Manufacturer
Activision cracks down on Cronus Zen with a cease and desist, threatening legal action over cheating hardware in Call of Duty. Yet, can Activision legally do anything against Cronus? Here's what it means for players.
You’ve probably heard of Cronus Zen. Maybe from a friend who swears it’s “not cheating,” or from players accusing someone of using it after getting brutally diffed in a gunfight.
For those who haven’t, it’s that little device people plug into their consoles or PCs to get zero recoil, better aim assist, and all kinds of unfair boosts in games like Call of Duty. Sounds unfair? Well it is, and Activision sees it too. Let’s get into it
The Cease And Desist
NEW: Activision has sent a cease and desist letter to the manufacturer of Cronus hardware and says that they will take them or any other third party hardware and software companies to court if necessary.
— ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) May 8, 2025
They look to be trying to put a stop to products like the Cronus Zen. pic.twitter.com/09kL7UNNDh
Activision just sent a cease and desist to the creators of Cronus and similar devices and they’re not bluffing. In a public statement, Activision made it clear - they’re willing to take this fight to court. They’ve already seen some companies back off, but this is just the beginning. Anyone making or selling these tools? They’re on the radar now.
This isn’t just about the devices. Activision’s also going after people creating scripts—those sneaky bits of code that mess with recoil, aim, movement, and more. Whether it’s physical or digital, they’re treating all of it the same — cheating.
Can Activision Really Do That?
Unfortunately, what @Activision wont say out loud, is that legally there is nothing they can do about the Cronus Zen. The reason for this is that, contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t actually manipulate the game code itself, but the output coding within the controller. So, it…
— Swabbies_actual (@Swabbies_actual) May 8, 2025
Here’s where things get tricky. As one user on Twitter pointed out, Activision may not actually have much legal ground to stand on. The Cronus doesn’t technically manipulate the game’s code—it just messes with controller input. Think of it as pushing multiple buttons at once faster than any human could, tricking the game’s aim assist system without ever “breaking” the game. It’s like taking the rules and bending them just enough to get away with it.
And honestly? Some players would rather face a Cronus user than someone full-on wallhacking or aimbotting. At least with Cronus, you still have a fighting chance. The tweet also brings up a solid point: maybe Activision’s energy would be better spent on a stronger anti-cheat, IP bans for unlock tool abusers, or even fixing ranked matchmaking before trying to lawyer-up. Still, Activision’s stance is clear. Use a Cronus or any similar device to cheat, and your account can get permanently banned. No slap on the wrist, no appeals—just gone.
Why It Matters
It’s a big move and a bold one. Cheating, in any form, ruins the experience for everyone else. Yet, this situation isn’t black and white. There’s a growing conversation about what counts as cheating, what’s just exploiting, and whether Activision’s going after the right targets.
Either way, one thing’s certain, if you’re using anything extra to “enhance” your gameplay, you shouldn’t. As Activision isn’t playing around anymore - so, neither should you.
Written By: Sarah Dar (Writing Intern, India Today Gaming)
