Black Ops 7 devs unveil “stronger” anti-cheat with aimbot clampdown coming

Treyarch has unveiled several upgrades to their RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system ahead of the release of Black Ops 7, including a stronger crackdown on aimbots and wall hacks.

Cheating has long been a persistent issue in online shooters, and Call of Duty is no exception. Games like Warzone have been plagued by PC hackers who use software to gain unfair advantages, such as seeing through walls or making themselves invincible.

To address this, Black Ops 7 will step up the fight against cheaters by requiring PC players to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot before they can play. In addition, Treyarch has announced even more robust anti-cheat measures to ensure the game remains as fair and smooth as possible.

In a recent blog post, Treyarch revealed that Black Ops 7 will launch with a “new generation of machine learning systems and detection tools,” fueled by millions of hours of gameplay data from Black Ops 6. These tools will enhance their ability to identify cheaters more effectively.

The anti-cheat improvements come with three key upgrades. The first is smarter aimbot detection, which Treyarch calls the “strongest” they've ever developed. It’s designed to more accurately distinguish between legitimate and artificial aiming, making it harder for cheaters to evade detection.

Secondly, the system will offer improved detection of wall hacks, making it much tougher for players who can see enemies through surfaces to hide their actions.

Finally, Treyarch is introducing a “layered defense” approach, where multiple features work together to create a stronger anti-cheat barrier. This system is designed to make it more challenging for cheaters to adapt and will receive continuous updates to stay one step ahead.

These upgrades will go live when Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, as well as in Warzone.