With Call of Duty Warzone (and Black Ops 6 to a lesser extent), plagued by cheaters. It seems part of Activision has finally caved to community outcry, as starting in Season 2, console-only crossplay will be enabled — at least in Ranked Play.
The announcement was made as part of an Activision Community Update article, in which the company provided updates on the Ricochet Anti-Cheat team, upcoming updates to Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and more.
Console-Only Crossplay Should Lessen The Cheaters In Black Ops 6 And Warzone
While the argument about which platform (console vs. PC) is best for gaming can go on for ages. It’s hard to argue that when it comes to cheaters, hacking tools, and whatnot, the experience is significantly better on consoles. This is because the console infrastructure is usually a closed system compared to PC.
According to Activision, “We’ve heard the feedback from players about wanting the choice to toggle cross-play in Ranked Play since its launch earlier this season, and in the spirit of improving the gameplay experience, we’re returning to the way we’ve traditionally handled cross-play. In Season 02, we are enabling the ability to disable cross-play for console players who want to compete only against other console players.”
This feature is being tested and will go live for Black Ops 6 and Warzone when Season 2 rolls around on January 28. The developers will monitor it closely and consider further changes to “prioritize the integrity of the ecosystem.”
More details about this feature ill be revealed closer to launch, per Activision.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 1
Classic Call of Duty Maps Found By Player in Black Ops 6
The Firing Range map has been discovered in Stakeout.
Aside from console-only crossplay, players can also expect new Zombies content, which Activision has teased. The download should also include new weapons, maps, modes, and more, refreshing the multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone experiences.
In other Black Ops 6 news, Activision announced today that it has donated $1 million to the LA wildfire relief efforts. In addition, a new cosmetic bundle has been released in the Black Ops 6 and Warzone in-game store, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting charities connected to wildfire relief.
