As a long-time fan and dedicated player of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, I find myself disheartened by the persistent issue of cheating in the Ranked Play mode. With over a decade of gaming under my belt, I’ve seen various attempts to combat this problem, but it seems that each new installment brings fresh challenges that developers struggle to overcome.


Despite Treyarch’s efforts to stop cheating in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play by implementing various protective measures, these steps were insufficient to stem the tide of cheaters.

To engage in BO6 Ranked Play, it’s necessary to triumph in 50 multiplayer games initially. This allows the RICOCHET anti-cheat system to compile a match history which can help identify and exclude inconsistencies when participating in Ranked Play.

Furthermore, RICOCHET incorporates a review tool for replays during investigations after matches are finished. However, these precautionary steps proved insufficient.

Immediately following the release of the new game mode, various video clips spread online, revealing individuals who were exploiting aimbots and outside assistance to dominate top-tier gaming sessions.

100 Thieves’ founder expressed his discontent on social media, stating, “The cheating in Ranked Play for Black Ops 6 has reached an all-time low. I’m truly appalled. I can’t fathom how it’s come to this, but the game is riddled with dishonesty.

Professional players from the Call of Duty League also voiced concerns that the current anti-cheat measures are insufficient at effectively banishing hackers.

In simpler terms, Simp from Atlanta FaZe expressed that a ranked game drained his mental energy tonight, and it seems like the hackers have an edge over him.

Regarding the problem at hand, Ghosty from the LA Thieves team proposed, “As far as I’m aware, kernel-level anti-cheat is the most effective solution. However, I’m not entirely familiar with its complexities when it comes to implementation.

Why isn’t RICOCHET anti-cheat working?

According to Ghosty’s recommendation, Kernel-level anti-cheat is a type of technology designed to spot cheating activities. It achieves this by identifying potential threats such as malicious software or hacks directly on the user’s computer system.

Interestingly, despite the fact that RIOCHET incorporates kernel technology for its anti-cheat measures, it has yet to effectively deter cheating within top-tier matchups.

Without the use of kill cams, it’s tough to collect evidence to report cheating, as it is difficult to verify wrongdoing without concrete proof. Additionally, players on PlayStation and Xbox are unable to steer clear of cheaters who primarily play on PC, since disabling cross-play isn’t an available option for them.

It’s not the first time that cheating has been an issue with Ranked Play this year. Previous Call of Duty League professionals have criticized hackers in Ranked Play during Modern Warfare 2, and there’s also been a rise in reported cheating during Modern Warfare 3.

As a dedicated CoD gamer, I can’t help but feel the growing tension among professional players and content creators who rely on this game for their income. Despite encountering similar issues in the past, the frustration just keeps piling up.

In the November 21st update, Treyarch tackled some bugs related to Ranked Play, however, they have not released any official communication about the surge in cheating complaints as of now.

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2024-11-23 20:15