Call of Duty: Warzone is one of the most popular live service games in the market right now, but it may not be as popular soon. Hackers and cheats are not a new demographic in these games, but most can deal with them effectively.
Unfortunately, it appears Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 aren’t able to deal with hackers in the same way. Every week people are sharing new clips and photos of hackers in the game, ruining the experience for everyone. Is this going to be the nail in Call of Duty’s coffin?
A New Clip Shows a Hacker 360 No Scoping, without a Scope
The clip was shared by @ItsHapa on X, and it shows just how hackers are exploiting the system. In the 30-second clip, we see a hacker spinning while shooting and racking up kills. We also see red boxes surrounding their enemy players. Hackers use these boxes to identify players through obstacles and walls, making it easier to track their victims.
This is a very disappointing clip to watch, as Season 2 of Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 dropped just a couple of weeks ago. Last week people were happy with the update thanks to the Ranked Play Resurgence which allows players to claim the Ranked Play rewards they unlocked in Season 1.
However, the presence of hackers in the game has all but ruined that elation, replacing it with dread for many as they log in to a game. While there are reporting tools for players to flag a hacker, it’s not always accurate or quic, ruining people’s K/DR.
The devs have even tried to implement several anti-cheat systems in the game, but hackers always find loopholes. Sledgehammer and Activision need to drastically reduce the number of hackers in the game, as this is going to affect the future of Warzone and Modern Warfare 3. After all, no one wants to hop into a game knowing they’ll lose since skill is a secondary factor.
Call of Duty: Warzone Has an Extensive History with Hacking and Cheats
Even today, there is a high demand for cheats and hacking software to be used in Warzone. Some allow for auto-aiming across vast distances while others negate any incoming damage. There are entire YouTube channels built around showing these hacks.
While that may not be an issue if used in private rooms against bots, these creators are jumping into games with active players. It’s one thing to make an educational video on how to spot a hacker in a live service game, but a showcase of hacks, how easy they are to implement, and how easy they make the game just seems like an invitation to create more hackers in the game.
With Season 2 active, the ball is in Activision’s court to ensure the experience is as enjoyable and hack-free as possible. With several competitors waiting to take in the players dropping Warzone, it could have a cascading effect where the game bleeds users very rapidly.
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