The cat and mouse game continues between video game companies and cheaters, and while obtaining
search warrants on suspected cheaters and
filing lawsuits against modders may act as deterrents
Activision's intimidation tactic comes in the form of a
Ricochet Anti-Cheat Kernel-Level Driver that will first arrive in the Pacific update for
Call of Duty: Warzone and subsequently launch for
Call of Duty: Vanguard at a later date.

In summary,
Ricochet Anti-Cheat is a multi-faceted approach to combat cheating featuring new server-side tools, an enhanced investigation processes, updates to strengthen account security and more... noting that while the kernel driver will release to PC, console gamers playing via cross-play against those on PC will also stand to benefit.
This comes following the
PlayStation 5 News of
Denuvo Anti-Cheat Technology Available to PS5 Developers, confirmation of
Denuvo V11's Failure via EMPRESS and reports on a massive
PS4 Console Game BOT Farm discovered.
From the official
Press Release, to quote:
Announcing RICOCHET Anti-Cheat: A New Initiative for Call of Duty
RICOCHET Anti-Cheat fights unfair play across Warzone and Vanguard; new kernel-level driver coming first to Call of Duty: Warzone
Cheating in Call of Duty is frustrating for players, developers, and the entire community.
Our teams have made great strides in combating this persistent issue that affects so many, but we know more must be done.
We are proud to introduce RICOCHET Anti-Cheat, a robust anti-cheat system supported by a team of dedicated professionals focused on fighting unfair play.
The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat initiative is a multi-faceted approach to combat...