Activision has just dropped some exciting news about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Their new Ricochet anti-cheat system has been making waves during the Early Access beta, tackling the cheating issues that have plagued the franchise for a while. Fans were worried that the beta would turn into a cheat-fest like past games, but the Ricochet team stepped up to keep things fair.

At the start of the beta, some clips of players using aimbots and wallhacks surfaced, causing a wave of disappointment. However, behind the scenes, the Ricochet team was quick to act, banning the accounts of many cheaters right before they could ruin the fun for others. Stats showed that they were busy knocking out cheaters, and with the open beta now in full swing, players are eager to see how well it holds up.

Anti-Cheat Stats Unveiled

After the Early Access phase, Activision released some impressive stats about the Ricochet system: 97% of cheaters were stopped within just 30 minutes of logging in, and less than 1% of cheating attempts made it into matches. If any sneaked through, they were booted out within minutes.

But that’s not all! Activision revealed that many major cheat providers are now labeling their tools as outdated or detected, leading to over 40 cheat developers being shut down since the launch of Black Ops 6. Even though some security measures like Secure Boot can frustrate PC players, they’re necessary for a fair gaming experience.

The launch of Black Ops 7 is filled with promise, especially with more security features on the way. However, it’s up against stiff competition this year, particularly from Battlefield 6, which has already made a splash with its beta. The gaming community is buzzing to see which title will take the lead as they both release soon.