On November 20th, the Ranked mode in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 launched but quickly faced backlash due to rampant cheating. This mode’s crossplay feature has led to discontent among console players, especially PlayStation users, who encounter PC cheaters. Players like streamer LunchTime have reported opponents using hacks like wallhacks and aimbots. The community urges Treyarch and Ricochet to take decisive action against cheating, even considering a temporary suspension of Ranked mode, to restore fair play. Meanwhile, Season 1 promises new features and the return of a fan-favorite mode.
On November 20th, the highly anticipated Ranked mode of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 was officially launched. While this feature allows gamers to engage in competitive play, it has unfortunately fallen prey to the presence of cheaters, much to the frustration of the community.
Cheaters Overrun Black Ops 6 Ranked Mode
When Ranked mode was introduced in Black Ops 6, there was an immediate sense of unease. To everyone’s surprise, this mode requires crossplay to be enabled, meaning that console and PC players are thrown into the same matchmaking pool. This decision sparked a wave of discontent among PlayStation users, who were particularly vocal about not wanting to face rampant cheaters that often plague PC and Xbox games.
Since the launch of Ranked mode, players have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the ongoing cheater problem, which seems to pervade every match. For instance, popular player and streamer LunchTime reported encountering adversaries who appeared to have an uncanny knowledge of his location and rarely missed a shot.
A clip shared by the insider ModernWarzone highlights LunchTime’s experience with cheaters employing both wallhacks and aimbots. For those unfamiliar with these terms, a wallhack allows players to see opponents through obstacles, while an aimbot automatically targets enemies, ensuring shots land with deadly accuracy.
Time for Ricochet to Step Up!
As of now, there has been little to no action taken to address the cheating issue, and it seems that regardless of any new measures or restrictions, cheaters will always find ways to undermine fair play, ultimately ruining the experience for genuine players.
Treyarch and Ricochet must urgently implement effective solutions, even if it means temporarily suspending Ranked mode, a move that would understandably disappoint many. However, we must face the reality that enjoying Ranked mode is impossible when it is infested with cheaters. Cheating, in any guise, will never equate to true skill.
On a brighter note, Call of Duty Black Ops 6 players can look forward to exciting developments! With the arrival of Season 1, new features have been introduced, and soon, one of the most beloved modes will make its return!