WizzGod BGMI Ban is Seriously Raising Questions About Krafton’s Cheat Detection System

It has been almost four years since BGMI was first launched, yet the community still hears about players being affected by hackers or falsely banned for playing too well. 

It is absurd that, despite numerous updates and anti-cheat claims, these issues persist. In both cases, whether it’s a hacker ruining a fair competition or a legitimate player wrongly tagged as a cheater, something is seriously wrong with the system.

But wait, why are we talking about this again? Because, once again, someone has fallen victim to this flawed cheat detection mechanism. Faraz Khan, better known as WizzGod, was recently slapped with a one-week ban. And this isn't just any player, he is a part of the Orangutan BGMI lineup, a team that consistently ranks among the best in India. They finished in the top five in tournaments like BMPS and BGMS, proving their credibility on the big stage.

 

 

So, what was the reason behind his ban? According to him, it happened after he secured 30 finishes in a classic match event. Imagine playing your best game and pulling off an incredible performance, and instead of celebrating, you receive a ban notice.

If a pro player from a reputed organization can be banned simply for playing too well, it raises serious concerns about how the Ban Pan system operates.
Is this algorithm really sophisticated, or is it just running on a lazy, flawed logic, something like, “Oh, you got too many kills? Must be cheating.” Because if that’s the case, then we have a real problem to deal with. 

This is not rocket science when we say a game should reward skill, not punish it. If someone who are going to spend his hours of precious time on it, this is the least he can expect, right?

And this incident makes you wonder: how many legitimate players have been unfairly banned just because an algorithm couldn’t tell the difference between talent and cheating?

It’s not just about one ban. Perhaps the most heartbreaking consequence of this flawed system is the fate of underdog teams, where this system completely fails to detect an actual cheater. 

We have seen one case in BGIS 2024 where, after many uproars, we got the Krafton jumping on investigation, and it found four teams Five Filter Esports,  INSTINCT OUTLIERS, Megastars Gaming, and TENSE ESPORTS of using external software to alter the gameplay and got disqualified. Almost the same case in the Philips OneBlade Battleground Mobile India Cup 2024.

These incidents were even more intense in BGIS 2023. Infact, there were almost 150 teams which were disqualified in that season alone.

 

 

(Disqualified teams in BGIS 2023 due to a cheating scandal)

BGIS 2025 is already ongoing, and who knows if we are going to suffer the same fate once again. In fact, there are already many individuals who have shared via their social handles that the BGIS 2025 is not untouched by these cheaters (hasn't been verified by us). 

Remember that these affected players are those who have given everything to this game. The ones grinding day and night to perfect their skills. They have just one hope that maybe, just maybe, this will be their big break in this extremely competitive BGMI scene. They will also be recognized as the next Mortal or Scout of this industry. But what they get is in front of you.

To get clarification on the whole incident, India Today Gaming reached out to Krafton India Esports, and this is what the spokesperson told us:

“At KRAFTON, we have a zero-tolerance policy for cheating and continue to implement robust, state-of-the-art anti-cheat measures developed by global experts to prevent unfair gameplay and ensure a fair, balanced experience for all players.  Our enforcement system is driven by sophisticated algorithms and multi-layered verification processes, ensuring that bans are justified and reviewed meticulously in response to user appeals. This rigorous approach guarantees that no player is unfairly penalized while preserving the integrity of the gaming experience.

 Beyond anti-cheat enforcement, KRAFTON remains steadfast in its commitment to swiftly addressing technical issues and maintaining a high resolution rate for reported bugs. While we strive to optimize gameplay for all users, individual experiences may vary based on device performance. Our priority is to create a seamless, fair, and immersive gaming environment for our community”

We have also reached out to Orangutan Esports and are yet to hear from him, We will update this article as soon as we hear from them. 

India Today gaming reachied out to the IGL of the team, Aaru Gaming. He informed us that they have already had a conversation with Krafton India Esports about it.

"WizzGod will be playing from a second ID. We have asked Krafton to change his registration details. His banned ID still remains untouched." 

 

 

Last year, Sid, aka Siddhant Joshi, who happens to be the manager of the popular esports organisation S8UL, also raised the issues regarding this. During his live stream, he mentioned how hacks in BGMI are ruining the game hype and also making T1 players frustrated about it.

While hacking and unfair bans have been major issues, they are just the tip of the iceberg. BGMI continues to suffer from a series of persistent glitches and bugs that make the gameplay experience frustrating for players. Once again, let me mention that it has been almost four years, the game made its debut.

Whether it’s random crashes, desync issues, hit registration failures, or players getting stuck in textures, these are the bugs that disrupt competitive matches and can turn the fate of a crucial game unfairly.

Now, you must be interested to know if Krafton India is actually unaware or unwilling to solve this persistent issue. Well, Krafton has made occasional statements about improving its anti-cheat measures from time to time, but in the end, the community still remains skeptical. 

After every major hacking scandal, the company promises updates, yet we see the same problem in a loop.

Do you know what’s even sadder? You hardly ever see these issues in the global version of PUBG Mobile or China’s Game of Peace—both developed by Tencent. Somehow, their anti-cheat systems seem to work just fine. Even back when we had the global version of PUBG Mobile before BGMI, bans like this weren’t happening on this scale. So, what changed between the game’s transition from Tencent to Krafton?

It makes you wonder why BGMI, a game built specifically for the Indian audience, seems to have a system that’s so flawed in comparison. 
If there’s one thing they’ve done exceptionally well, it’s marketing and promotion. Since the game’s launch, Krafton India has partnered with some of the biggest names in the country, such as Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Singh, Arshad Warsi, and many other big social media influencers.

They’ve also hosted massive esports events with mammoth prize pools, ensuring that BGMI remains at the forefront of India’s gaming scene.

Basically, their commitment to the game’s growth and marketing is undeniable, and they clearly see BGMI as a key player in India’s gaming future and have actively invested in building its ecosystem. 

But here’s the real question: Have they put the same level of effort into the game’s technical side? If they have, then why do these fundamental issues still persist?
Whatever the reason, it’s frustrating to see players being unfairly punished when other versions of the same game don’t have this problem.

This is high time that Krafton India needs to invest in real-time cheat detection that effectively prevents hackers. Krafton could take a page out of Riot’s book with Vanguard, the anti-cheat system used in Valorant. Love it or hate it, Vanguard is undeniably one of the most aggressive and effective anti-cheat solutions out there.

Also, there needs to be a structured and responsive appeal process where falsely banned players can prove their innocence. 
If Krafton successfully implements this, it won’t just be the underdogs who will benefit; it will be the entire BGMI esports and BGMI casual ecosystem.

 

           Written by: Ashish Jha (Freelance Contributor, India Today)