Warzone players call out useless cheating update for ignoring real issue

As a response to the issue of cheaters in Warzone, the game developers have released an update. However, players have criticized the update for being ineffective in addressing the root problem.

The cheating problem escalated when all PC Game Pass players were mistakenly labeled as Xbox users after the release of MW3 on Game Pass, making it more difficult to identify them. Despite the developers’ efforts to address this issue, the battle against hackers continues.

In response to the issue, RICOCHET’s team took action by issuing a ban wave on August 2nd. They also implemented further updates on August 9th specifically aimed at “lobby scraping apps”that interfere with the game’s memory. As a result, any detected usage of these apps will result in Warzone being shut down.

Lobby scraping apps enable users to view the members of a lobby, enabling them to avoid tougher opponents and exploit the system, or target well-known content creators for streaming.

🛡️ #MW3 #Warzone #TeamRICOCHETTo combat boosting and stream sniping, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat is deploying updates targeting lobby scraping apps. Call of Duty will shut down for players with these apps active.Applications that tamper with game memory are prohibited by our Security…

— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) August 8, 2024

Despite the implementation of these measures, players remain dissatisfied as they believe they fail to address the underlying issue. One player pointed out, “Instead of targeting lobby scraping apps, shouldn’t they be focused on fixing the flawed shadowban system? Clearly, their priorities are not in the right place.”

In the meantime, someone else disregarded the issue of stream sniping and commented, “Who gives a damn about stream sniping. It’s such a pointless update.”

Numerous individuals have been encouraging the developers to prioritize other enhancements, including the implementation of console-only lobbies. In response, a player stated, “I haven’t played in a year, but this suggestion appears to be pointless. Perhaps instead, address the issue of hackers? The community has been requesting console-only crossplay for a long time.”

In 2021, Activision had taken action against lobby scraping websites such as SBMM Warzone and CoD Tracker, which had gained significant popularity. These websites allowed players to obtain lobby data and rank themselves based on their performance. The lack of proper anti-cheat measures at that time contributed to their rise in popularity, but they were eventually shut down for violating the terms of service.

Activision continues to take action against cheaters in Warzone by not only implementing in-game measures but also pursuing legal action against EngineOwning and shutting down two more cheat providers.