Call of Duty cheat provider, Phantom Overlay, is reportedly shutting down. A Telegram statement announced the immediate closure, denying an exit scam and promising to keep services online for 32 days to ensure those with 30-day keys receive full value. Partial refunds for lifetime keys are also planned. This closure significantly impacts the cheating ecosystem, as many providers rely on Phantom Overlay's systems.
Online reactions are mixed. Some gamers express disbelief and speculate on the impact on Season 3 cheat updates, while others suspect a rebranding.
AnswerSee ResultsActivision acknowledged that its Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 anti-cheat measures fell short at Season 1 launch, especially in Ranked Play, despite initial promises of one-hour bans. They claim increased ban rates are now being achieved through Ricochet Anti-Cheat systems, alongside the recent removal of over 19,000 accounts. The persistent cheating problem, viewed by many as detrimental to competitive multiplayer, led Activision to allow console Ranked players to disable crossplay with PC players in Season 2.
While cheating isn't unique to Call of Duty, it's become a major issue since the 2020 release of the free-to-play Warzone. Despite significant investment in anti-cheat technology and legal action against cheat makers, skepticism towards the Ricochet system remains. Further, more information regarding the return of the popular Verdansk map in Call of Duty Warzone is expected on March 10th.
