Black Ops 6 Players Experience False Shadow Bans as Ricochet Struggles to Identify Cheaters

Gamers of Black Ops 6 are experiencing unexpected shadow bans, despite assurances of not using cheats, and are urging the developers to address this dilemma.

After a brief beta phase, Black Ops 6 has officially launched, receiving enthusiastic reviews from players who label it as the “best”Call of Duty installment to date. However, the game isn’t without its challenges.

A pressing concern has been raised regarding players encountering shadow bans without any cheating involved. This issue was highlighted by the Anti-Cheat Police Department in a post on X.

The account described the scenario as “concerning,”indicating that it seems Ricochet’s detection system struggles to distinguish between genuine players and actual cheaters, resulting in unwarranted bans triggered by their AI.

This situation is concerning. It seems #TeamRicochet can’t differentiate between legitimate players and cheaters, leading to false bans triggered by their AI detection system. Just search Twitter for “Black Ops 6 shadow banned”to see the complaints. Imagine paying $70 for a game… pic.twitter.com/Xr2GEiyf5H

— Anti-Cheat Police Department 🕵️ (@AntiCheatPD) October 28, 2024

A quick search for “Black Ops 6 Shadow Banned” on X reveals numerous posts from frustrated players dealing with this issue.

One player lamented, “I’ve been shadow banned for no reason other than mass reports. Fix your game. I didn’t spend £70 for this!” They attached an image indicating their account was marked for limited matchmaking, stating, “not eligible for appeal.” Read more here.

Many others chimed in, claiming to share the same fate, left unable to enjoy the game following their shadow ban.

Another user shared, “I purchased Black Ops 6 only two days ago and have already been shadow banned. Is there no way to appeal? I have less than 10 hours in the game, and now it’s unplayable!” See their complaint here.

The Anti-Cheat Police Department concluded their post with, “Imagine spending $70 on a game only to get banned for excelling! Many players are impacted. What actions will Activision and Call of Duty take to resolve this issue?” As of now, a response from the developers has not been forthcoming.

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