Black Ops 6 Discloses Count of Cheaters Banned Since Ranked Play Debut

Treyarch has taken a significant step in its ongoing battle against cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 by banning over 136,000 players caught using unfair advantages since the Ranked Play mode was launched. This move is sure to please those who play by the rules and enjoy the game without resorting to cheats, although Treyarch acknowledges there’s still a long way to go in their fight against such practices.

Cheating in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been a well-known frustration among players, especially with the introduction of Ranked Play, where the competitive environment attracted more rule-breakers. Notable members of the Call of Duty community have voiced their concerns and pointed fingers at the developer to address the issue. In response, Treyarch announced a promising update: starting from Season 2, console gamers will be able to disable cross-play in Ranked Play mode. This change aims to mitigate cheating concerns for many players, and it’ll be interesting to see how it plays out.

In a recent community update, Treyarch shared their progress, detailing how they’ve managed to boot over 136,000 cheaters off Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. They assured their community that this effort is just the beginning, stating, “We’re not slowing down in our mission to shut down cheaters whose only mission is to ruin the fun for everyone else.” It’s important to note that these are account bans, not IP bans, as the latter could unfairly impact innocent players using shared networks, like those in college or internet cafes.

In the same update, Treyarch revealed more on the horizon with plans to enhance anti-cheat measures. In Season 2, “new and improved client and server-side detections and systems” are set to be implemented, along with “a new tampering detection system.” Looking even further ahead, Treyarch intends to roll out a range of new technologies geared toward verifying legitimate players and honing in on rule-breakers. However, they’ve been careful not to disclose too much detail that could aid cheat developers in circumventing these measures.

Set for release on January 28, Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is on the way, bringing fresh content and a much-needed morale boost for the fanbase. In recent weeks, a dip in player numbers has been noticed, but the upcoming Season 2 hopes to rekindle excitement among players. Sticking to its tradition, Black Ops 6 aims to deliver ongoing seasonal content throughout 2025, promising plenty more for players to look forward to.