Rapid Response: Team Ricochet’s Early Wins in the Black Ops 7 Beta
Activision’s anti-cheat initiative, Team Ricochet, reported a swift and effective response to cheating during the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta. The publisher stated that 97% of cheaters were detected within 30 minutes of signing in, and fewer than 1% of cheating attempts reached a match. This rapid action highlights the strength of the beta’s security framework and the ongoing commitment to fair play across Call of Duty titles.
What Changed in the Anti-Cheat System?
According to Activision, the beta leveraged upgraded protections, including strengthened TPM 2.0 checks and automated systems designed to curb cheating before it could impact gameplay. These measures allow Ricochet to act in real time, eliminating a large portion of early cheat attempts and preventing most accounts from entering matches with unfair advantages.
Beyond In-Game Enforcement
Activision noted that while the anti-cheat engine catches many cheaters before they play, player reports remain a vital component. Community feedback fuels detection models, refines enforcement, and improves coverage, ensuring the system evolves as new cheating methods appear. The company stressed ongoing learning from every cheat attempt to tighten defenses for launch and beyond.
Targeting Cheat Developers and Resellers
The company also addressed the ecosystem of cheats, stating that most major cheat providers now admit their tools are unusable against Black Ops 7. Activision is pursuing enforcement beyond in-game measures, having shut down more than 40 cheat developers and resellers since Black Ops 6. The firm described this as the “beginning” of a broader crackdown that will intensify at launch, with Ricochet’s protections expanding as new layers come online.
Launch-Ready Protections and Transparency
Looking ahead, Activision promised that every layer of protection would be in full force at launch and that Ricochet’s defenses would continue to grow stronger. The message emphasized industry-wide collaboration, transparency, and responsiveness to community input as central to achieving fair play in the increasingly competitive Call of Duty ecosystem. The studio also indicated ongoing beta updates, faster responses, and deeper insights as multiplayer testing continues.
Tips for Players: Staying Safe in the Beta
Players were advised to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on PC to participate in the beta securely and to ensure they are not unintentionally vulnerable to cheats. While some cheaters may still attempt to disrupt traditional gameplay, the stage is set for a cleaner launch window as anti-cheat systems mature and adapt in real time.
For readers eager to join the Black Ops 7 Early Access Beta, guides on obtaining access, enabling Secure Boot, and available unlockables are available. Community members can also stay informed about Twitch drops and other beta incentives, while remaining mindful of fair play standards and the consequences of cheating, including cross-title bans across the Call of Duty franchise.
