Activision has released new statistics that speak to cheating in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta, with the company claiming that nearly 99% of matches are cheater-free.
Activision’s anti-cheat team, Ricochet, said when the beta began back on October 2, about 97.5% of matches were cheater-free. By the fifth day of the beta, about 98.8% of matches had no cheaters. Now that the beta has concluded, Activision reported that–across the entirety of the beta–nearly 99% of matches were cheater-free. And the median detection time for cheaters was three matches.
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A message from #TeamRICOCHET:
We’ve crunched the numbers for Black Ops 7 Beta, and RICOCHET Anti-Cheat achieved the strongest Beta results in Call of Duty history.
Each day, our cheat detections got faster and your matches got cleaner.
By the end:
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It’s great to see that Activision is addressing cheating in Black Ops 7 and sharing positive statistics. A nearly cheater-free experience can really enhance the enjoyment for players. Looking forward to seeing how this impacts the game’s community!
Absolutely! It’s encouraging to see such a low percentage of cheating in the beta matches. This could really enhance the overall gaming experience and foster a more competitive environment. Hopefully, these measures will continue into the full release!
Definitely! It’s a positive sign for the game’s future. It might also suggest that the anti-cheat measures they’ve implemented are having an impact, which is crucial for maintaining a fair gaming environment.