aim assist abuse ends now: CoD's new tech shuts down cheats

Activision is taking a strong stance against cheating in the Call of Duty series by introducing a new measure in their anti-cheat technology, Ricochet. This update specifically targets players trying to exploit aim assist functionality on a PC when using a mouse and keyboard, which is traditionally reserved for console gamers. Aim assist helps console players by making it easier to track targets, but it is not intended for the precision a mouse and keyboard setup offers. Now, if a player attempts to activate aim assist through unauthorized third-party tools, such as XIM, Cronus Zen, or reWASD software, the game will detect this and shut down the Call of Duty application on PC. This could lead to further account action if the use of these tools is repeated. The announcement of this enforcement coincides with the launch of the Season 1 Reloaded update for Warzone and Modern Warfare 3.

What happens if someone is caught using aim assist with a mouse and keyboard in Call of Duty?nIf a player is detected using aim assist with a mouse and keyboard in Call of Duty, Activision’s Ricochet anti-cheat system will close down the game application, and the player may face further account penalties with repeated infractions.

Call of Duty has long been a leader in the first-person shooter genre, known for its intense multiplayer gameplay and cinematic single-player campaigns. Modern Warfare 3 is part of the critically acclaimed Modern Warfare series and continues to receive updates and anti-cheat improvements to ensure fair play across its massive player base. These steps taken by Activision reflect a strict policy to keep the competitive environment as equitable as possible, discouraging the use of any tools or peripherals that would give players an unfair advantage, thus maintaining the integrity of the game.