Activision has officially revealed that its advanced Ricochet anti-cheat technology delivered one of the most successful performances in Call of Duty history during the Black Ops 7 Early Access Beta.
Cheating has long been a thorn in the side of the Call of Duty franchise, with previous titles often suffering from hackers using aimbots, wallhacks, and other unfair advantages. As the Black Ops 7 beta began, early clips circulating online seemed to suggest a repeat of past problems—but the reality behind the scenes told a very different story.
According to new data shared by Activision, the Ricochet team acted within minutes to detect and eliminate offenders. In fact, 97% of all cheating accounts were blocked within 30 minutes of logging in, and less than 1% ever managed to join a live match. Even those few who slipped through were quickly removed once flagged by the system.
Activision also reported a notable shift in the cheating landscape. Multiple cheat software providers have now marked their Black Ops 7 tools as “nonfunctional” or “detected,” acknowledging that the new Ricochet framework has made their products obsolete. Since the release of Black Ops 6, the company claims to have shut down more than 40 cheat developers and reseller operations, further tightening its grip on the gray market.
While some PC players have expressed frustration with stricter requirements such as Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, Activision maintains that these security measures are critical for preserving a fair and stable environment. The company promised additional updates and enhancements to Ricochet when Black Ops 7 officially launches later this year.
The strong start gives Black Ops 7 a positive early reputation, especially as it faces heavy competition from major titles like Battlefield 6, which is also preparing for its upcoming release. Whether Ricochet’s effectiveness continues throughout the full launch remains to be seen, but for now, Activision’s anti-cheat division appears to be winning the battle for fair play.
