Activision is gearing up to introduce an innovative and entertaining approach to tackle cheaters in Call of Duty: Warzone. In an update to the game's Ricochet anti-cheat system, a new element called Splat will surprise detected cheaters by causing them to freefall to the ground at the beginning of a match.
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RICOCHET: Anti-Cheat details its MWIII launch preparedness and Machine Learning advancement.
Introducing 'Splat' Feature
Ahead of the release of Modern Warfare 3 and the next installment of Warzone, Activision's Team RICOCHET has been diligently working on updates for the anti-cheat engine. In a recent blog post updating Call of Duty enthusiasts on the upcoming features of RICOCHET, a particularly amusing anti-cheat mechanism caught attention.
Known as 'Splat', this feature disrupts a cheater's game, rendering it unplayable. The unique aspect lies in its execution. With Splat, individuals identified as cheaters during the pre-game lobby will experience free-falling from the entry plane without a parachute. Moreover, Splat continues to intervene even if a cheater is detected after a successful deployment.
In such cases, their velocity is automatically adjusted, transforming a small jump into a 10,000-foot plunge, resulting in instant elimination. This spontaneous descent is designed to add a playful twist to the anti-cheat measures. Activision has employed various tactics to deal with Call of Duty cheaters recently.
They provided an automatic god mode and invisibility to players targeted by identified cheaters and later publicly exposed cheaters by broadcasting their removal in the kill feed. Team RICOCHET from Activision assures users that this feature operates securely, and it won't activate randomly for individuals not identified as cheaters.
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Activision clarified that Splat is specifically designed to activate only for verified cheaters and won't accidentally engage for other players. It remains impervious to player reports, ensuring it won't be triggered unintentionally. The commitment to safeguard the gaming experience includes ensuring that players witness the active defense against cheaters in real-time.
Recognizing the importance of visuals for players, The Verge reported that Activision introduced the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat logo in the kill feed months ago, providing a visible indication of the system's real-time protection. Mitigations play a crucial role in this process.
While it can be entertaining to frustrate cheaters in-game, the primary goal is to proactively prevent them from entering matches. Prevention remains central to the ongoing advancement of RICOCHET: Anti-Cheat.
Identifying, Challenging Abnormal Actions
Team RICOCHET is leveraging Machine Learning not only to detect known cheat behaviors but also to identify and challenge abnormal actions in both client and server data. This advanced technology aids human operators in discerning unusual or malicious behavior amidst the vast volume of normal data and legitimate player activities.
The breakdown emphasizes that Team RICOCHET diligently reviews around 700 gameplay clips daily to combat the persistent issue of cheaters in the Call of Duty community. With the introduction of the 'Replay Investigation Tool,' the Machine Learning model can autonomously assess up to 1,000 clips per day, and this number is continuously expanding.
While it's a positive step to witness Activision's ongoing efforts to tackle cheaters, Esports reported that it acknowledged that the battle against them is still a work in progress.
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