RICOCHET Anti Cheat Drops the Ban Hammer on 48,000 Call of Duty Cheaters

The first wave of ban hammers using the new software

By Erickson Melchoron

Publisher Activision has recently announced that 48,000 cheater accounts were banned across Call of Duty: Warzone and Vanguard thanks to their new RICOCHET anti cheat software.

Earlier this year, Warzone co-developer Raven Software have announced that they have banned more than half a million cheater accounts.

This is the first official ban wave announced since RICOCHET’s launch, and in terms of accounts banned, it would appear that the software has been effective so far.

The kernel-level driver will only operate when the program is active on PC. It checks whether or not players are using external programs while playing the game. Moreover, the driver is not always ‘on’ though. It will shut down the moment the game running it closes as well. Additionally, the kernel-level driver only monitors and reports activity related to that specific game.

Source: Call of Duty Twitter

Erickson Melchor
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Erickson is not just an indie game developer but also a discerning critic who aspires to see his games make a positive impact someday. In the meantime, he diligently works on his craft and immerses himself in a variety of games. You never know when and where inspiration might strike. As a Destiny 2 enthusiast, Erickson spends a considerable amount of time exploring the world of Guardians. Furthermore, as an editor for Sirus Gaming, Erickson blends his game development insights with a critical eye, aiming to enrich your gaming experience while sharing his unique perspective on the industry.