For FPS games, cheating has always been a persistent issue, and no game publisher has yet managed to tackle it effectively.
Even major and well-known publishers like Valve, Blizzard, and Epic Games can only partially curb the prevalence of cheating. Many protective software and tools have been implemented, but sometimes they lead to even bigger problems than cheating itself. A prime example is the situation Blizzard is currently facing.
The game in question this time is Call of Duty.
As we all know, Blizzard takes great pride in its anti-cheat software named Ricochet, which can create a lot of frustration and discomfort for cheaters, as well as detect early signs of game imbalance. However, Ricochet does not always perform as expected. Recently, Bobbypoff, a popular streamer of the series, is even considering suing Blizzard due to the frustration caused by Ricochet.
In October, Bobbypoff was unexpectedly banned permanently from Call of Duty when Ricochet flagged him for cheating. Notably, the streamer denied all allegations and even had a third party check his computer to confirm that he had not installed any suspicious software. A few days later, many discovered a loophole that allowed malicious actors to permanently ban players from Call of Duty even when they were not in the waiting room. While Activision stated that only a few players were affected, the actual number of victims turned out to be surprisingly high, including Bobbypoff.
Now, Bobbypoff has become so angry that he is considering taking his case to court, demanding that Blizzard restore his account and compensate for the damages caused by Ricochet. Whether this intention can become a reality remains to be seen, but it is clear that Blizzard should pay more attention to its anti-cheat system.
