Like many online games,Call of Dutyconsistently grapples with the issue of cheaters who undermine the gaming experience, often causing frustration and driving players away from the franchise. EachCoDtitle has implemented unique measures to combat these problems. However, theintroduction of the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat systemmarked a significant step forward.
While RICOCHET has contributed to reducing cheating in some cases, the issue remains prevalent, particularly during major seasonal updates, when games experience a spike in unauthorized activities. Understanding how this system works can be useful for players to protect their gameplay. Here’s a breakdown of howCall of Duty’s RICOCHET Anti-Cheat operates and what to expect.
How Does RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Work in Call of Duty?
Call of Duty’s RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system employs server-side and client-side tools designed to analyze gameplay data and detect cheating irregularities, machine learning models toidentify and address disruptive players, third-party hardware detections, and proactive mitigations tominimize the impact of cheaters. It has been implemented across all major titles, includingWarzone,Vanguard,Modern Warfare II(2022),Modern Warfare III(2023),Warzone Mobile, andBlack Ops 6.
On PC, RICOCHET utilizes akernel-level driverthat provides deep access to monitor and detect malicious software in each player’s system. Its kernel-level capabilities allow forreal-time detection of cheating software,while ensuring it only operates during gameplay to protect user privacy.
What Features Does RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Offer?
Here are all the features that RICOCHET Anti-Cheat utilizes inCall of Dutygames:
All RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Mitigations Available In-Game
Call of Duty’s RICOCHET Mitigation toolsare designed todisrupt the gameplay experience of cheaters,neutralizing their ability to interfere with others. Once a cheater is detected, their in-game actions are actively disrupted,preventing them from negatively impacting other playerswhile maintaining the integrity of the game. This proactive approach prioritizes protecting legitimate players from frustration and grants them an uninterrupted experience.
Here’s a list of all the RICOCHET mitigations available in the game as of 2025:
