Nadeshot Upset by Cheaters Dominating Black Ops 6 Ranked Play

Despite Treyarch’s implementation of rigorous anti-cheating measures in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play, these efforts have proven insufficient in curbing the surge of cheaters infiltrating competitive matches.

To unlock BO6 Ranked Play, players must first achieve victory in 50 multiplayer games. This requirement allows the RICOCHET anti-cheat system to establish a match history that plays a crucial role in identifying potential irregularities.

Additionally, RICOCHET incorporates a replay investigation tool, enabling teams to review completed matches as part of their scrutiny process. However, these safeguards quickly fell short.

Just a few hours post-launch, numerous clips emerged on social media showcasing cheaters employing aim bots and other external tools to dominate high-rank lobbies.

The founder of 100 Thieves, Nadeshot, expressed his outrage on social media, stating, “The cheating in Ranked Play on Black Ops 6 is the worst it’s been. I’m actually disgusted. I don’t know how it’s gotten to this point, but the game is completely chalked.”

Warzone Ranked Play Operators in Urzikstan — Source: Activision

Professional players from the Call of Duty League have also voiced their concerns regarding the inadequate measures taken against cheaters. Notably, Atlanta FaZe’s Simp lamented, “Ranked play turned my brain to mush tonight. The hackers are winning,” as he detailed his experience.

In light of rampant cheating, Ghosty from LA Thieves suggested that “Kernel-level anti-cheat is the only effective method I know that’s worked, but I’m not versed enough about how hard it is to implement.”

Why Isn’t RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Effective?

Interestingly, while RICOCHET utilizes kernel technology for its anti-cheat efforts, this approach has still not sufficed to effectively eliminate cheating within high-rank environments.

The absence of kill cams complicates the player’s ability to gather evidence needed to report suspicious activity. Furthermore, players on PlayStation and Xbox are unable to evade encounters with cheaters on PC, given that cross-play cannot be disabled.

This latest wave of cheating is not an isolated incident; it mirrors issues encountered in prior titles, with CDL professionals criticizing the hacking problem during MW2 and players experiencing similar frustrations in MW3.

As frustrations escalate within the pro gaming community and among content creators who depend on Call of Duty for their livelihoods, the need for a comprehensive solution is urgent.

In an update on November 21, Treyarch addressed several glitches in Ranked Play; however, the development team has yet to comment on the extensive cheating problems being reported.

For more details, check out the original article on Dexerto.