The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has been live for a few days and is about to wrap up soon. According to the developers, the game’s Ricochet anti-cheat system helped ensure that 98% of matches during the beta were cheater-free.
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We’ve been tracking the Black Ops 7 Beta closely — and the data tells a strong story. On Day 1, 97.5% of matches were completely clean of cheaters. By Day 5, that number rose to 98.8% of matches being cheater-free.
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During the first day, players did report a noticeable number of cheaters, but it seems the system quickly adapted. By the fifth day, matches were mostly clear of cheaters
In Ricochet’s latest report, 97% of cheaters were detected and stopped within 30 minutes of their first sign-in. The team also mentioned that cheat vendors “struggled” to provide working products during the beta, with many of their tools being rendered useless.
That said, it’s always hard to take these reports at face value. Community responses haven’t been entirely enthusiastic, as some comments on social media still claim to encounter cheaters or mention being shadow-banned. But as always, these need context before drawing conclusions.
At least on my end, after several days of playing the beta, I haven’t come across any obvious cheaters. That’s a surprise for me, considering how common cheating can be in Asian servers.
It’s worth noting that since the beta is open to everyone, it’s still possible for banned players to create new accounts. Once the full game launches, though, cheating may come at a steeper cost, as you have to buy the game again just to get banned would sting. But based on previous titles, it’s sadly not a big enough roadblock for some who would go to great lengths to cheat in a video game.
If these stats hold true, it seems the Ricochet anti-cheat team has a solid handle on things heading into Black Ops 7’s launch on November 14.
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It’s great to hear that the beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been mostly cheater-free! A smooth gaming experience is always a plus for players. Looking forward to seeing how the final release shapes up!
It’s definitely encouraging news! A smoother gameplay experience can really enhance player enjoyment. Plus, with the Ricochet anti-cheat system in place, it seems like the developers are making real strides in maintaining fair play.
Absolutely, it’s great to see such a focus on reducing cheating! A fair environment can make a big difference in how players engage with the game, potentially leading to a more vibrant community. I’m looking forward to seeing how this impacts the full release!