Black Ops 7 Anti-Cheat Seems to Be Working; Activision Claims 97% of Cheaters Never Made It Into the Beta
The team behind Call of Duty’s RICOCHET anti-cheat system was in full battle mode this past week when the Black Ops 7 early access beta launched. While they anticipated that some cheaters and hackers would get through (which have been dealt with), it seems that the new security requirements and measures put in place are paying off in a big way.
Activision and the Call of Duty Studios might finally have an answer to cheaters, as they’ve revealed that RICOCHET has stopped 97% of cheaters right at the sign-in screen.
RICOCHET Aggressive New Security Measures Are Keeping the Majority of Call of Duty Cheaters Out of Black Ops 7 Beta
As revealed on X (formerly Twitter), Activision has disclosed details about their anti-cheat system for Call of Duty, RICOCHET, and how it performed during the first week of the Black Ops 7 early access beta.
“Cheaters were expected. But our upgraded systems caught them faster than ever, powered by strengthened TPM 2.0 checks and automated systems, helping to eliminate a large number of attempts to cheat. Those who did manage to slip through didn’t last long. Most never made it into a match.”
So just how well has RICOCHET been working at protecting players from cheaters? Well, let’s look at the numbers:
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97% of cheaters were stopped within 30 minutes of their first sign-in.
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Fewer than 1% of cheating attempts reached a match, and those who did were removed within minutes.
With RICOCHET stopping a vast majority of cheaters from entering the game, the company says that this has put a lot of pressure on cheatmakers and providers, with major ones now labeling their tools as useless. However, blocking them in-game isn’t the only route of protection that Activision is taking, as they are also looking into taking actions beyond in-game.
“Major cheat providers are now labeling their tools “unusable” or “detected.” Resellers are acknowledging they have no reliable products to offer for Black Ops 7. We’re not only disabling their cheats, but also their illegal businesses as well. We have now directly contributed to the closure of over 40 cheat developers and resellers since Black Ops 6 launched. Vendors sharing clips during Beta were already on our radar, and we will pursue them beyond in-game enforcement.”
Looking ahead, with the game now in full open beta and launch being next month, Activision reminds players once again that this fight against cheaters is a fight that the whole industry is facing, though they remain committed to the cause.
“The fight against cheating is an industry-wide challenge – and we’re committed to leading the charge. We continue to bring new systems online during Beta, fine-tuning our protections, responding faster and gaining deeper insights. We’re dedicated to transparency, community feedback, and constant evolution in our fight for fair play.”
Impressive numbers if they’re to be believed. I’ll say from playing the beta myself, it does feel different when it comes to cheaters than in past entries. That’s not to say it can’t be an issue down the road, but I’ve yet to face anyone that I suspected of cheating, unlike in previous titles and their betas.
It’s good to see the company so committed to this, and let’s hope the game remains mostly cheater-free after its launch. As always, if you suspect someone is cheating in the game, please use the in-game tools to report them. Every report counts!
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 officially launches on November 14, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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