Activision states that its RICOCHET anti-cheat system blocked 97% of cheaters at sign-in during the Black Ops 7 early access beta, and that fewer than 1% of cheating attempts ever reached a match. The company published performance details via a post on X, saying upgraded TPM 2.0 checks and automated systems helped catch cheaters faster than before. “Cheaters were expected. But our upgraded systems caught them faster than ever, powered by strengthened TPM 2.0 checks and automated systems, helping to eliminate a large number of attempts to cheat. Those who did manage to slip through didn’t last long. Most never made it into a match,” the message reads.
— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) October 5, 2025
Numbers from the beta
- 97% of cheaters were stopped within 30 minutes of their first sign-in.
- Fewer than 1% of cheating attempts resulted in a match, and those that did were removed within minutes.
Activision also states that the tighter protections have put pressure on cheat developers and resellers, with several providers reportedly labeling their tools as “unusable” or “detected.” The company claims it has directly contributed to the closure of over 40 cheat developers and resellers since the launch of Black Ops 6, and that it will pursue vendors beyond in-game enforcement. Black Ops 7 will officially launch on November 14, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Activision says it will continue to bring systems online during the open beta, fine-tuning protections and responding to community feedback.
Reports from the beta suggest fewer suspected cheaters compared to past entries. However, the company acknowledges that the fight against cheating is an industry-wide challenge and states that it will continue to evolve its defenses. If you suspect someone of cheating, use the in-game reporting tools so that automated systems and enforcement teams can take action. Share your thoughts in the comments, and follow us on X and Bluesky.
