Activision targets the manufacturer of the Cronus Zen device as part of its ongoing effort to combat cheating in its most popular and recent titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. This is aimed at protecting the player's experience in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone from unfair advantages.
Cheaters have appeared in multiple Call of Duty titles, and Activision has been – and continues to be – engaged in an ongoing fight against the problem. In response, the publisher introduced its own RICOCHET anti-cheat system, which implements constant ban waves and various mitigation measures to restrain unfair play. However, hardware-based tools like the Cronus Zen pose a separate challenge. This external USB device can be easily connected to a console or PC to gain unfair gameplay advantages. Unlike software-based hacks, its accessibility and widespread popularity make it harder to control.
New data suggests Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is struggling to retain players compared to previous entries, despite being available on Xbox Game Pass.
Activision has issued a cease and desist letter to the makers of Cronus hardware. Cronus Zen devices are widely used by cheaters due to their affordability and easy...
