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RICOCHET Anti-Cheat™ initiative is a multi-faceted approach to combat cheating, featuring server-side tools which monitor analytics to identify cheating, enhanced investigation processes to stamp out cheaters, detections and mitigations to combat disruption, updates to strengthen account security, and more.
RICOCHET Anti-Cheat’s security features are live in Call of Duty®: Black Ops® 6, Call of Duty®: Warzone™ and Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile. #TeamRICOCHET systems also protect Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II and Call of Duty®: Vanguard.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Vanguard on PC utilizes a kernel-level driver, developed internally for the Call of Duty franchise as part of the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat initiative. The driver is currently live across all above listed titles globally.
HOW IT WORKS
RICOCHET Anti-Cheat brings a broad enhancement to the security to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 , Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile as well as Modern Warfare III, Modern Warfare II and Vanguard. As part of this multi-faceted anti-cheat security initiative is a new kernel-level driver on PC, currently live for Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Modern Warfare III, Modern Warfare II, and Vanguard. The new initiative allows for rapid iteration to combat a sophisticated and evolving problem.
KERNEL-LEVEL DRIVER
Kernel-level drivers are given a high level of access to monitor and manage software and applications on a PC, such as your PC’s graphics card driver. RICOCHET Anti-Cheat’s kernel-level driver will check the software and applications that attempt to interact and manipulate protected Call of Duty titles. For more detailed information about RICOCHET Anti-Cheat and its PC kernel-level driver, read the dedicated FAQ.
PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY
In its initial rollout, the kernel-level driver will only operate when you play a protected Call of Duty title on PC. The driver is not always-on. The software turns on when you start Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Modern Warfare III, Modern Warfare II, or Vanguard and shuts down when you close the game. Plus, the kernel-level driver only monitors and reports activity related to Call of Duty. While the kernel driver is deployed on PC, by extension, console players playing via cross-play against players on PC also stand to benefit.
COMBATING UNFAIR PLAY
RICOCHET Anti-Cheat’s anti-cheat security initiative will benefit players across Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Modern Warfare III, Modern Warfare II, and Vanguard. The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team’s commitment is the relentless pursuit of fair play. We are dedicated and determined to evolve the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat System over time, fighting for the community against those that aim to spoil their gaming experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS RICOCHET ANTI-CHEAT?
The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat initiative is a multi-faceted approach to combat cheating, featuring new server-side tools which monitor analytics to identify cheating, enhanced investigation processes to stamp out cheaters, updates to strengthen account security, and more. RICOCHET Anti-Cheat’s backend anti-cheat security features have launched for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty®: Warzone™, and Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile. Additionally, #TeamRICOCHET systems protect Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II, and Call of Duty®: Vanguard. Listed titles available on PC utilizes a kernel-level driver for all players, developed internally for the Call of Duty franchise. The driver is deployed globally.
HOW DOES THE RICOCHET ANTI-CHEAT KERNEL-LEVEL DRIVER WORK?
The PC kernel-level driver monitors and reports applications that attempt to interact with protected Call of Duty titles, allowing the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team to determine if a machine is utilizing unauthorized processes to manipulate the game.