Activision Faces Backlash Over Black Ops 6 Anti-Cheat Measures

Despite banning over 19,000 accounts, players and streamers claim cheating remains rampant in Ranked Play.

Activision reports banning more than 19,000 accounts in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play since its launch on November 21, using the AI-driven Ricochet anti-cheat system.
Streamers like Nadeshot and Westie have criticized the effectiveness of Ricochet, claiming high-profile cheaters remain active on leaderboards despite bans.
Players describe the current cheating problem as one of the worst in Call of Duty history, with some suggesting hardware bans as a more effective solution.
Concerns have also been raised about forced cross-play in Ranked mode, which pits console players against PC users, often leading to perceived unfair advantages and easier cheating on PC.
Activision acknowledges the ongoing challenge of combating cheaters and promises continued updates to Ricochet, but skepticism persists among the game's community.