Activision has taken a significant step towards maintaining the fairness of Call of Duty, especially in its cross-play environment. Due to the rising usage of third-party software that gives aim assist advantage to PC players, the game’s fairness has been compromised.
A new software that allows PC players to activate aim assist even while using a keyboard and mouse has recently surfaced. This has created an unfair advantage over players using gamepads, tipping the balance necessary for fair competition. This issue has been especially controversial in games that support cross-play, as it provides PC players with an undeserved advantage regarding reaction time and accuracy.
The announcement arrived from Call of Duty Updates official X profile.
🛡️ #Warzone #MW3 #MW2#TeamRICOCHET: Our security detection systems now target players using tools to activate aim assist while using a mouse and keyboard. The Call of Duty application will close if detected.
Repeated use of these tools may lead to further account action.
— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) January 16, 2024
Activision stated that using aim-assist cheats on PC will not be tolerated. Players caught using such exploits or third-party apps will face severe consequences, including the possibility of being permanently banned from the game.
I know you’ve probably been a victim of smooth parkour movement paired with a colossal aim lockdown, sending you to the gulag or maybe even back to the lobby. I’ve been there too. I am looking forward to this announcement and hope to see players abusing this get banned soon!
