Cheating has long been a persistent issue in Call of Duty’s online game modes, and Activision has increasingly taken a proactive stance against it. Recently, Activision has begun issuing legal notices to cheat providers, resulting in the shutdown of two major cheat distributors.
This approach enables Activision to permanently eliminate these cheating tools from the marketplace, gradually reducing the opportunities for cheaters in Call of Duty. Let’s examine the latest wave of cheat providers that Activision has targeted and what this means for the future of cheating in COD.
Activision Forces Two Cheat Providers To Shut Down After Legal Notice
Activision has recently shut down several companies for producing cheat software specifically for Call of Duty, and now another two companies have been closed in the same way. The two companies shut down are RagingNation and Stealthware, with RagingNation announcing that they will be closing permanently.
Two additional cheat providers for Call of Duty have been shut down today after legal notices from Activision, including RagingNation and StealthWare. pic.twitter.com/alAspZP7cK
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) July 26, 2024
In their statement, they said, “Someone connected with our business has received a legal notice from Activision. Although we may not agree with the claims made in these demands, we are not in a position to fight such a large company. We regret to inform you that we are closing our business effective today. Thank you all for your support! We cherish our community, and this was the last thing we wanted to do.”
In May 2024, EngineOwning, the largest provider of Call of Duty cheats, was hit with a $14.4 million fine after an Activision lawsuit. EngineOwning’s popularity, highlighted in various “Cheaters caught in gaming” videos on YouTube, led Activision to seize control of the company and its domain name. This shows that Activision is committed to eliminating cheaters from their community.
Despite these efforts, players still encounter cheaters in Warzone and Modern Warfare 3, especially in high-ranked modes where top streamers and professionals face hackers frequently. It is hoped that Activision’s campaign will not only prevent the creation of cheat software but also inspire other companies like Blizzard, EA, and Respawn to take stronger actions against cheating in games such as Overwatch, Valorant, and Apex Legends.