The biggest problem of Call of Duty: Warzone are currently the many cheaters. Not only gamers and well-known streamers see it that way, Infinity Ward is also committed to the fight against hackers with a "zero tolerance" policy. According to a tweet, since the release of the Battle Royale pronounced more than 70,000 bans:
We've now issued over 70,000 bans worldwide to protect #Warzone from cheaters. We're continuing to deploy dedicated security updates and work continues on improving in-game reporting. We'll share more details soon. We are watching. We have zero tolerance for cheaters.
– Infinity Ward (@InfinityWard) April 13, 2020
At the end of March there were 50,000 blocked accounts in Warzone, so at least 20,000 punishments were added within just two weeks. As announced, Infinity Ward is pursu ing one transparent anti-cheater policy
They praise the open approach of the developer and also the sheer number of bans. According to the official procedure every hack attempt punished with permanent account lock. Temporary penalties are only given for less serious violations such as unsporting behavior. Since there is no IP ban, however, many players express concern that cheaters simply register again.
Could cheaters be Warzone's death?
Reddit, for example, shows how seriously many players rate the problem. "I'm afraid that (cheating) will kill the game if Activision and Infinity Ward don't take it on," writes user RonnieVanucci.
Others agree with him Xbox players in particular feel disadvantaged – In contrast to PS4 players, you cannot deactivate Crossplay with the PC. Many players regularly encounter Aim Bots and Wallhacks in particular.
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Warzone players want a better reporting tool
In the tweet, Infinity Ward again emphasized that they are working on improving their reporting system. Right from the start, players have been demanding a simple tool for in-game reports. So far there is no possibility of a cheater report directly from the game or viewer mode using the button. Specific information on new measures is to follow shortly.
The latest information on the techniques and methods used to remove cheaters from Warzone can be found on the Activision developer blog.
We are interested in your opinion! Have you had any annoying experiences with cheaters in Warzone yourself? Would you find a direct reporting tool helpful? Let us know in the comments.
