The creators of Call of Duty have vowed to enhance the Ricochet anti-cheat system to work more swiftly and effectively with the release of Modern Warfare 3. The new version will include additional functionalities developed to detract hackers and promote accountable gameplay.
Since the emergence of Warzone battle royal in March 2020, Call of Duty has seen a surge in the number of hackers and cheaters attempting to exploit the game system. Warzone rapidly gained popularity, drawing a large crowd of players, and with them hackers looking to disrupt gameplay. In response, Call of Duty introduced Ricochet anti-cheat system to combat this challenge.
The Ricochet anti-cheat system has not been perfect but, nonetheless, has shown considerable success in tailoring down the number of hacks and cheats. However, some cheaters still manage to evade the system, seeking ill-gotten high rankings or simply disrupting for others.
The impending updates for Modern Warfare 3 are expected to better this situation, promoting a robust framework to tackle in-game cheating.
Call of Duty producers, Activision, are confident that the revamped Ricochet anti-cheat system will be faster and stronger. With advancements in Machine Learning (ML), the system will work to combat cheating in a more proficient, timely manner.
The announcement from the Call of Duty team outlined that the ML advancements would enhance Ricochet's efficiency. Thus, preparing for the launch of Modern Warfare 3 with a robust mechanism for combating cheating.
Ricochet is aiming to target hackers more consistently, and more importantly, faster, working to eliminate the menace of unfair gameplay.
Beyond just targeting hackers for removal, the restored Ricochet system will engage them more promptly, working to maintain gameplay integrity.
In addition to the advanced anti-cheat system, another feature named 'Splat' mechanic is introduced. This feature is aimed at irritating confirmed Warzone cheaters by denying them in-game advantages.
The 'Splat' feature operates by identifying cheaters and creating in-game disadvantages. For instance, if a cheater is spotted, the system may randomly disable their parachute, sending them plummeting to the ground. The function also modifies player velocity, thereby ruining the cheater’s gameplay.
The 'Splat' feature only activates for verified hackers. It's safe from activation by player reporting or game glitches. This ensures that only players proven to be cheating face this measure.
Improvements like the 'Splat' feature among others are set to launch along with Modern Warfare 3. Players can anticipate notable improvements in gameplay and hacker control upon the game's release.
Indeed, the team at Call of Duty remains committed to providing a safe and fair gaming environment for all players. By continuously improving the anti-cheat system and promptly addressing hacking attempts, they work with the player community to maintain a clean and enjoyable gaming atmosphere.
Ultimately, the imminent updates to the Ricochet anti-cheat system and the introduction of the like of the 'Splat' mechanic, illustrate the company's dedication in the fight against cheating. These developments should go a long way in making Call of Duty a more rewarding experience for players worldwide.