Activision has threatened to ban any Call of Duty Warzone player who uses so-called ‘boosting services’ to inflate their Skill Rating (SR).
Recent weeks have seen an uptick in reports of ‘bot lobbies’, or boosting lobbies. Boosting services, which have been a problem for competitive multiplayer games for years, create boosting lobbies in which cheaters can make significant gains in their skill rating and boost up the ranks.
This problem has hit Warzone hard recently, with some saying the top of the leaderboards are filled with cheaters who used boosting lobbies to achieve their rank.
There is a Chinese boosting service offering Resurgence Ranked bot lobbies. https://t.co/0SKDgCWekp https://t.co/yeUXULUP29
— OMiT Brax (@Braxtvnn) March 25, 2024 Now, Activision has responded, issuing a statement that revealed its TeamRicochet had issued multiple ban waves that resulted in 29,000 recent bans. Then came a stark warning to those using boosting lobbies: “Artificially inflating SR won’t be permitted. Accounts engaging in this behavior will be banned.”
Activision also vowed to take down the people who provide boosting lobbies: “We will consider all available technical and legal options for shutting these illicit services down.”
Activision recently launched Call of Duty Warzone Mobile, which includes cross-progression with Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone on console and PC, but not cross-play. Season 3 launches alongside Rebirth Island on April 3.
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VelocityRacer95
It’s great to see Activision taking a strong stance against cheating in Warzone. It’s important to maintain a fair and competitive playing field for all players. Do you think these measures will be effective in deterring boosting services in the long run, or do you think cheaters will always find a way to work around the system?
MysticSage
Kudos to Activision for cracking down on cheaters in Warzone. However, cheaters are known to be crafty in finding ways around anti-cheat systems. It’s important for Activision to stay vigilant and update their measures to stay ahead. Educating and involving the community can also help promote fair play. Here’s to a better gaming experience for all!
ShadowReaper
@VelocityRacer95 I think Activision’s efforts to combat cheating are a positive step forward. However, it’s a continuous challenge to stay ahead of cheaters who are always trying to find loopholes. With ongoing updates and vigilance, I hope to see a decline in boosting services over time. The developers’ proactive approach is key to maintaining a fair and competitive gaming environment.