Call of Duty Cracks Down on Spam Reporting in Black Ops 6 and Warzone
Spam reporting in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone is resulting in account penalties for players. Activision has confirmed that only the first report from a player against a specific account is considered; subsequent reports are ignored. This means that repeatedly reporting someone is ineffective and could lead to your own account being banned. Over 8,000 accounts have already been penalized for this behavior.
The issue highlights the ongoing struggle against cheating in Call of Duty. While the Ricochet anti-cheat system helps, cheats still persist, particularly since the launch of Warzone. The system, initially deployed in Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, has been refined but hasn't completely eradicated cheating. The influx of reports from players attempting to combat cheaters has prompted Activision's crackdown on malicious reporting.
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The recent restriction of the COR-45 handgun in Call of Duty: Warzone has also sparked player discontent.
[1](/call-of-duty-warzone-cor-45-handgun-restriction/#threads)Activision's recent announcement regarding spam reporting clarifies that the system only processes the first report from each player. This measure aims to prevent the system from being overwhelmed and ensures fair play. The significant number of banned accounts (over 8,000) underscores the prevalence of this problem. Some players have suggested implementing a pop-up message to inform users that they've already reported a specific account.
Activision Takes Action Against Abusive Reporting
Despite ongoing updates to Ricochet, aimbots and other cheats continue to plague Black Ops 6. The ban wave targeting spam reporters serves as a warning to players. While some view the ban as overly strict, it's a clear attempt to protect the anti-cheat system's integrity.
With continuous improvements to Ricochet, the hope is that cheating will eventually be minimized. However, addressing the issue of spam reporting remains a challenge for Activision as they continue to update Warzone and Black Ops 6.
