Activision's anti-cheat software, Ricochet, mistakenly banned legitimate players, sparking controversy within the Call of Duty community. Players reported being penalized despite their innocence. Recently, Activision acknowledged the issue, stating that only a "small number" of legitimate players were affected in Modern Warfare III and Warzone, and those bans have been reversed.
The problem arose when players discovered a loophole in Ricochet's detection system for Modern Warfare III and Warzone, allowing them to target innocent players. Essentially, individuals found a way to get others banned, even if those targeted did nothing wrong. Activision confirmed that all legitimate accounts affected have been restored and announced an "examination of our systems" to prevent future occurrences.
Activision has always maintained that it's impossible to completely eliminate cheaters, as determined bad actors continuously seek ways to cheat. Ricochet, leveraging artificial intelligence and other methods, has significantly reduced cheating in recent Call of Duty games, but the fight against cheaters is ongoing. Popular streamer BobbyPoff was among those falsely banned, as people exploited the Ricochet workaround to falsely accuse him of cheating. BobbyPoff expressed frustration at not receiving an apology from Activision, stating, "Imagine having your name dragged through the mud for two weeks for something you never did and being offered zero explanation. Oh wait, that was ME the past two weeks!!!"
Activision will unveil the latest updates and improvements for Ricochet in Black Ops 6 today, October 18. Stay tuned for more details. For additional information on Black Ops 6, check out the initial details on the new UI and how to preload.
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