The popular Call of Duty cheat provider, Phantom Overlay, has announced its imminent shutdown. A Telegram statement revealed the closure, with the provider declining to specify reasons. However, they assured users this wasn't an exit scam and committed to remaining online for 32 days to ensure those with 30-day keys receive full value. Partial refunds for lifetime keys were also promised. This closure is significant because many other cheat providers rely on Phantom Overlay's infrastructure, potentially impacting the wider cheating landscape.
The news sparked mixed reactions online. While some gamers expressed disbelief and speculated on the impact on upcoming cheat updates, others remained skeptical, suggesting a rebranding or continued operation under different names.
AnswerSee ResultsActivision recently acknowledged that its Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 anti-cheat measures fell short, particularly in Ranked Play, despite initial promises of swift action against cheaters. While admitting the initial anti-cheat efforts "did not hit the mark," Activision stated they are now routinely banning cheaters due to improvements in their Ricochet Anti-Cheat systems, citing the recent removal of over 19,000 accounts.
The ongoing issue of cheating in competitive multiplayer has drawn criticism, leading Activision to allow console Ranked players to disable crossplay with PC players in Season 2. Although cheating isn't exclusive to Call of Duty, the problem has intensified since the 2020 release of the free-to-play Warzone. Despite significant investment in anti-cheat technology and legal action against cheat developers, skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the Ricochet system persists among players.
In other news, further details about the return of the popular Call of Duty Warzone Verdansk map are expected on March 10th.
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