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Activision Mandates TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for Black Ops 7 PC Beta, Touts Ricochet Upgrade

Activision frames the October 2 PC test as a live trial for machine‑learning detections with real‑time removals.

Overview

  • The PC beta requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to launch, matching security checks previously seen in other shooters.
  • Activision says Ricochet now leverages machine learning trained on millions of hours of gameplay to better spot cheats.
  • The company claims improved tools that distinguish natural aim from aimbots, accelerate wall‑hack detection, and layer defenses to slow adaptation.
  • Developers say they will monitor matches across thousands of hardware configurations during the beta and remove cheaters in real time.
  • Activision pairs in‑game enforcement with legal action against cheat makers, while some PC players criticize the low‑level security requirements.