Activision Unveils New Anti-Cheat Measures and Verdansk Return for Season 3

Ahead of Season 3's launch, Activision details updates to Ricochet Anti-Cheat, introduces retroactive Ranked Play fixes, and confirms over 228,000 account bans.

• Activision has banned over 228,000 accounts for cheating since Black Ops 6's release, with 23% of cheaters removed before their first match.
• Season 3 will introduce enhanced machine-learning detection and updated KillCam UI to provide players with more transparency about eliminations.
• Ranked Play will feature retroactive Skill Rating adjustments to counter the impact of cheaters, including SR refunds for affected players.
• The controversial 'Limited Matchmaking' system, which isolates flagged accounts, was clarified, with Activision confirming spam reports do not trigger placement in these lobbies.
• Verdansk, a fan-favorite Warzone map, returns on April 3 with updated visuals, alongside new multiplayer and Zombies content in Black Ops 6.

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