Call of Duty Faces Backlash Over Failing Anti-Cheat Measures in Black Ops 6

Players and streamers criticize Activision's Ricochet system as cheating and server issues disrupt Ranked Play.

Activision's Ricochet Anti-Cheat system has been criticized for its inefficiency in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play, leading to widespread cheating issues.
Pro players and streamers, including former Call of Duty champion Nadeshot, have temporarily stepped away from the game due to persistent cheating and server problems.
Activision acknowledged the shortcomings of Ricochet's integration during Season 1 and announced plans for significant updates in Seasons 2 and 3, including a new kernel-level driver and faster leaderboard cleanups.
Over 19,000 accounts have been banned recently, with manual reviews and improved AI tools being used to address cheating more effectively.
Despite enjoying the game's core mechanics, players have expressed frustration over longstanding issues like poor network performance and hit registration problems.