Black Ops 6 players question devs for only banning cheaters caught by streamers

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As a dedicated Black Ops 6 Ranked Play content creator, I’ve seen it all – from the thrill of victory to the frustration of defeat, but nothing quite compares to the never-ending saga of cheaters that continues to plague our gaming community. I was hopeful when LunchTime decided to give Ranked Play another chance after a two-week hiatus, but my optimism was quickly dashed as I encountered yet another group of hackers in my first game back.

I can’t help but feel disheartened by the lack of progress made by Activision and the CoD anti-cheat team. It seems that only when top streamers expose these cheaters does anything get done, which is just a shame. I appreciate Havok for speaking up and getting them banned, but it’s troubling if other players can’t have their voices heard as well.

I understand the desire to promote cross-play, but when cheating becomes rampant, it feels like the devs are turning a blind eye to the concerns of casual and competitive players alike. I’m left wondering if we’ll ever see a truly fair and enjoyable Ranked Play experience in Black Ops 6.

On a lighter note, maybe one day we’ll find a solution that doesn’t involve cheaters getting banned only when they target top streamers or when they’re caught with a banana in their hand – I guess we’ll have to wait and see if the devs come back from holiday break with any answers. Until then, I’ll just keep hoping for a fair game and dreaming of that elusive banana-free world.

LunchTime, a content creator specializing in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play, has voiced concerns that developers appear to mainly ban cheaters following high-profile streamers’ exposures of the issue.

As a long-time Call of Duty (CoD) enthusiast with countless hours spent in Ranked Play modes, I can attest to the constant frustration caused by cheaters. It’s disheartening to see that even in the latest release, Black Ops 6 (BO6), this issue persists. Just days after the game mode launched on November 21st, I found myself confronted with countless videos on social media showcasing these cheaters wreaking havoc in online lobbies. This isn’t just a problem for newbies or casual players; it undermines the enjoyment and fairness of the game for everyone. It’s high time that developers take stricter measures to combat this issue, ensuring that Ranked Play remains a competitive and fun experience for all players.

Back in December, Activision acknowledged that they fell short when it came to implementing the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system during the debut of Season 1, especially with regard to Ranked Play.

Yet, the apology didn’t seem sufficient because Nadeshot and other streamers decided to stop playing the game, continuing to highlight ongoing cheating concerns.

Or,

The apology wasn’t deemed satisfactory, as Nadeshot and fellow content creators chose to cease streaming the game due to the recurring problem of cheating.

Or,

Despite the apology, Nadeshot and other content creators opted to stop streaming the game, emphasizing the ongoing issue with cheating.

Each version conveys the same message but is phrased differently for variety and readability.

At LunchTime’s discretion, they opted to revisit Ranked Play, yet found themselves disheartened due to insufficient advancement.

Black Ops 6 Ranked Play cheating issue still remains

In his first game back after two weeks, LunchTime ran into a group of cheaters on BO6 Ranked Play.

In simpler terms, “LunchTime stated that the team was scheduled to play Havok in the next match, and they were immediately banned. He clarified that while it wasn’t Colt’s fault, it’s unfortunate that hackers don’t usually get banned unless they cheat against popular streamers.

I took a two-week break from the ranked mode of Black Ops 6, hoping that the cheating issue would improve…

Upon my return, this was my first game. 😐

— LunchTime (@LunchTime_YT) December 30, 2024

In the December 16 update, the Call of Duty anti-cheat team announced an enlargement of their replay investigation system, aiming for a more extensive manual review of suspicious gameplay footage. However, it raises concerns that these manually reviewed clips are solely sourced from top streamers.

At LunchTime, we appreciate Havok for standing up against cheaters and having them banned, yet it’s uncertain whether more players will be able to express themselves in a similar manner too.

Moreover, it’s not beneficial that users find themselves with limited control over situations. On December 23, the developers emphasized cross-play, even amidst the cheating predicament.

Players who enjoy both casual and competitive gaming have been encouraging developers to restore the feature known as cross-play, in order to protect console users from cheaters who use PC versions. However, Activision remains firm against making any changes regarding this issue.

After their holiday break, we’ll get a clearer picture of our ongoing efforts to combat cheating within Ranked Play when the Call of Duty development team resumes work.

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2024-12-31 19:56