Activision shut down two more Call of Duty cheat providers
ActivisionActivision have struck down on two more cheat providers, as the Call of Duty publisher continues to take legal action.
For some years now the giant gaming publisher has been taking the legal route to deal with cheat providers, as well as creating their own anti-cheat known as RICOCHET in 2021 to combat illegitimate players.
The case against EngineOwning was finally settled in May 2024, resulting in the provider owing Activision $14.45 million in damages. The gaming industry giant then pushed out legal notices to RagingNation and StealthWare.
In response, both businesses have shut down, fearing a legal dispute that could result in a similar conclusion to EngineOwning’s, where a large sum of money is owed.
In RagingNation’s closing statement, they said, “We may not agree with the assertations made in these legal demands, but we are in no position to litigate with such a large company.”
StealthWare’s “Dev / Owner” confirmed that the company had “compelling reasons” to shut down, likely being a legal notice similar to the one RagingNation received.
The hacking tools sold by both these providers will no longer work, and the detection resulted in a wave of bans. It’s a huge win for Activision and legitimate Call of Duty players, as it hopefully means that fewer hackers will be on the servers.
In the comments of CharlieIntel’s post regarding the closing down of RagingNation and StealthWare, many were happy with the news. However, some were more skeptical, as they felt as if these cheat providers would just “rebrand and be back in no time.”
Activision’s battle against cheats is far from over, as they will continue to combat hackers and prevent their numbers from rising. However, illegitimate software providers will also continue to give cheaters what they want.
With MW3 entering its penultimate season and Black Ops 6 on the horizon, however, these legal wins are a good sign for Call of Duty players, as it shows Activision’s intent to improve the situation.