In a nutshell: Activision has dropped the hammer on thousands of fraudsters who want to gain an unfair advantage in Call of Duty: Warzone. The publisher also outlined some extra steps he took to strengthen the platform and make it easier for gamers to report fraudsters. It is all a step in the right direction, but whether the collective efforts have a significant impact remains to be seen.
In a blog post on the subject, the publisher said it recently banned 60,000 accounts linked to confirmed cases of using cheat software in Warzone. With the move, Activision has now permanently banned more than 300,000 Warzone fraudsters worldwide.
Call of Duty: Warzone is the free-to-play royal mode within Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It was introduced during season two and pits up to 150 players against each other in the battle to be the last one. It is available to install as a standalone game, independent of Modern Warfare. As of August 2020, the game had 75 million players.
Activision said they also continue to identify and address those who distribute mud / hacking software.
Last summer, if you recall, Activision threatened CxCheats with legal action, prompting the cheat software market to halt development and support for all Call of Duty-related products and services.