Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 isn’t even out yet and the anti-cheat war has already begun
Black Ops 7 is right in the middle of the Open Beta, and the team at Activision and Ricochet are already fighting the first wave of cheaters. Let’s learn more about it!
A promising start for Black Ops 7’s early access beta
From October 2 to 5, players who preordered Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 got early access to the highly anticipated FPS. Behind the scenes, Activision’s security teams were already hard at work. According to an official update released on October 5, 97% of cheaters were stopped before they could even enter a match, usually within 30 minutes of their first connection.
“Less than 1% of cheating attempts made it into a match, and those who did were removed within minutes,” Activision proudly stated.
This impressive figure highlights the effectiveness of Ricochet Anti-Cheat, Activision’s in-house system introduced several years ago. The tool operates at the kernel level, allowing deep system monitoring to ensure no unauthorized software is running — a controversial yet powerful approach to maintaining fair play.
— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) October 5, 2025
Ricochet Anti-Cheat: intrusive but essential
Activision acknowledges that Ricochet’s kernel-level operation raises privacy questions, but the company insists it’s a necessary step “to help ensure a secure and fair experience for everyone.” Players are still encouraged to report suspicious behavior, even though Ricochet’s design aims to neutralize cheaters long before they impact gameplay.
Beyond individual bans, Activision’s anti-cheat efforts extend to dismantling the entire cheating ecosystem. The publisher revealed that 40 cheat developers and sellers have been shut down since the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 — less than a year ago. Many cheat vendors now mark their software as “detected” or “useless,” knowing their tools no longer work for Black Ops 7.
The fight expands beyond the game
Activision’s security teams also track cheat sellers’ promotional clips, taking swift action against them. The publisher describes the effort as “an industry-wide challenge,” but one it’s determined to lead.
“We will continue to roll out new systems during the beta and strengthen our defenses, responding faster and gaining deeper insights,” Activision concluded.
The open beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 kicked off on October 5 and runs until October 8, offering players a glimpse of the final release — and giving cheaters a taste of defeat before the game even launches.
Have you tried the Black Ops 7 beta yet? Share your experience and tell us if you’ve noticed improvements in gameplay fairness!
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