Yet again, Activision has taken a legal stand, causing numerous cheat providers to shut down following the issuance of cease-and-desist notices.
In a significant development for fair play, notorious figures in the realm of unethical practices, known as Two2nd and Tomware, have ceased their activities. This latest move offers another triumph to the industry in its ongoing battle against those who undermine integrity.
Nevertheless, although this action is generally well-received, it raises concerns about whether legal takedowns truly prove effective in the grand scheme of things.
Initially, the possibility of shutdowns was discussed on social platforms, as prominent players and content producers started posting snapshots of the related announcements. As reported from Tomware’s Discord server (by @Swishem on day X), all cheats in Call of Duty have been permanently discontinued and will not be reinstated again.
The communication additionally contained a strict admonition, implying that anyone discussing the halt and prohibit decree could face disciplinary actions, possibly leading to account suspensions. It appears that Tomware’s site remains operational and offers cheats for assorted video games.
Instead of maintaining its website, Two2nd abruptly took it down. Those who visited the site encountered only an empty screen with the message “Permanently Closed.” Initially, this platform provided shortcuts or cheats not just for Call of Duty, but also for games like Elden Ring, Fortnite, Helldivers 2, and Starfield. However, the weight of legal action from Activision led to its complete shutdown.
In line with its history of taking firm legal steps, Activision has again taken action against a notable cheat developer, EngineOwning, in the past, winning a $14 million verdict.
Despite these victories, fans remain concerned that legal takedowns are merely temporary solutions, as they only momentarily halt cheating activities. While such actions may temporarily disrupt the flow of cheats, they do not fully address the root cause of the problem. The main issue lies in the fact that cheats are disseminated through decentralized networks. Numerous cheat providers operate within clandestine networks, utilizing anonymous hosting and encrypted messaging to outmaneuver legal intervention.
Even if a single provider shuts down, their software often circulates among different distributors. Some believe that Two2nd and Tomware were merely minor components of a vast system, so dismantling them addresses just a small segment of the issue at hand.
Activision has been making efforts to combat cheaters by imposing bans, yet RICOCHET Anti-Cheat has had its own set of troubles. When the system experienced outages, it left an opening for cheaters to wreak havoc. Although there have been advancements, the system struggles to keep pace with rapidly evolving cheat software. The closure of Two2nd and Tomware is a step forward for fair play, but history suggests that new providers will quickly emerge to fill their void.
Currently, Call of Duty players enjoy a relatively level playground, though the battle against cheaters is far from finished.
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2025-02-24 04:12