The frustration over cheaters has reached a boiling point within the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone communities, sparking calls for significant changes to improve the gaming experience. Among console Black Ops 6 players, disabling crossplay has emerged as the most requested solution, with many arguing it could curb the influx of hackers often associated with PC lobbies.
Cheating is a prevalent issue in most FPS games, but Call of Duty, despite being a leading title in the genre, has been particularly hard-hit. For instance, the release of Ranked Play mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 this November, designed to let players compete in competitive matches for exclusive rewards, was reportedly plagued by cheaters using aimbots and wallhacks. While the franchise continues to implement anti-cheat measures, these efforts are often short-lived, as cheaters consistently find ways to circumvent them, causing ongoing frustration within the community.
Now, many are calling for the ability to disable crossplay for console players in ranked matches to reduce encounters with cheaters, as most are believed to be playing on PC. A tweet from @ModernWarzone gained significant attention, where he stated, “Consoles should be able to disable crossplay” in ranked modes on Black Ops 6 and future Call of Duty games until the anti-cheat system reaches a more reliable level. In the comment section of the tweet, there was widespread agreement. One user stated that for years, they’ve felt that consoles and PCs should not be playing together due to the impact of cheating, especially in Warzone. Another player pointed to Marvel Rivals, noting that its ranked matches are separated by platform, as an example of how Call of Duty could handle crossplay.
Call of Duty Console Players Call for Crossplay Disablement
Consoles should be able to disable crossplay in ranked on Black Ops 6 and all Call of Duty games moving forward until you get your anti cheat to an acceptable level of confidence. @CallofDuty
— ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) December 19, 2024
I have said this for 5 years. PC and console should not be playing together. Cheating has ruined Warzone.
— Joshua Taylor (@JoshuaT87757474) December 19, 2024
I really like how marvel rivals has ranked for only consoles or only PC. Cross play is awesome but it should always be an option
— kickface (@_kickface_) December 19, 2024
While it’s unclear whether Call of Duty developers will address this request, recent updates from Team Ricochet suggest improvements to the game’s anti-cheat system. In a recent statement, the team acknowledged that although the system has improved, it did not meet expectations during the launch of Season 01, especially in ranked play. The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system has been adjusted in various ways, including more frequent account bans, now occurring hourly, as well as quicker system response times and faster leaderboard cleanups.
Additionally, a Riot Games analyst specializing in Valorant’s Vanguard anti-cheat system recently weighed in on the cheating issues affecting Call of Duty. The analyst suggested reducing reliance on AI, improving Windows security, and implementing other measures to better address the persistent cheating problem.
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By Rahman Shaukat 21 December 2024
