Activision Shuts Down Major Call of Duty Cheat Suppliers in Major Crackdown

Two of the largest suppliers of cheating software for Call of Duty have been shut down thanks to Activision's efforts. The game has long suffered from issues with cheaters, particularly at higher levels, but this move delivers a significant blow to the availability of such cheats.

Cheaters have always plagued online games and will continue to do so as long as online gaming exists. These issues are especially prevalent in popular games like Call of Duty. Activision has always been vigilant in addressing this problem, maintaining its anti-cheat software and banning waves of cheaters across the franchise. While this recent action won't stop all cheaters, it is expected to significantly reduce their numbers and send a strong message to others considering similar activities.

According to CharlieINTEL on Twitter, Raging Nation, one of the largest providers of Call of Duty cheats, announced on its website that it was shutting down after one of its members received a legal notice from Activision. Another major cheat provider, Stealthware, has also been targeted by Activision, resulting in the sudden disappearance of its website. The takedown of these two major providers will impact the accessibility of cheats and serves as a clear warning to other groups distributing cheats for Call of Duty that Activision will take action against them.

Activision's Efforts to Improve Call of Duty Player Experience

Activision is committed to ensuring the best possible player experience in Call of Duty. Recently, the company conducted a test on the presence of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty games. The results showed that when SBMM was temporarily removed, only the top-performing players benefited, while all other groups experienced a decline in playtime.

Cheating is inevitable in a highly competitive game like Call of Duty, especially with Call of Duty: Warzone being free to play, which mitigates the risk of getting banned. The Call of Duty franchise is one of the most popular in gaming history, and Call of Duty: Warzone currently has a "Mostly Negative" rating on Steam due to ongoing issues with cheaters. However, with this latest move, Activision has demonstrated its commitment to using its full power to shut down these organizations and improve the overall experience for legitimate players.