The recent PlayStation-exclusive beta for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 has raised concerns among fans due to potential cheating. Twitter user @Duqysss shared several clips showcasing cheating methods like wall hacks and aim bots on the PlayStation 5 version of the game. These videos gained traction on social media platforms, Call of Duty Discords, and subreddits, leading to worries about the future of competitive play in Modern Warfare 3. It is still unclear how widespread the cheating was or the exact nature of the cheating methods employed.
Call of Duty has been plagued by hackers and cheaters in recent years, with many players opting to turn off crossplay to avoid PC cheaters. While cheating is primarily associated with the PC version, it does occur on consoles as well. Notably, a well-known cheat maker has indicated their intention to release a hack for Modern Warfare 3 across platforms. To combat this issue, Activision has introduced an anti-cheat system called Ricochet in the hopes of addressing rampant cheating and preserving the integrity of multiplayer gameplay. IGN has reached out to Activision for comment on the matter.
Interestingly, the PlayStation-exclusive beta for Modern Warfare 3 might be the last of its kind, as Microsoft is set to finalize its acquisition of parent company Activision Blizzard soon. Modern Warfare 3 is scheduled for release on November 10 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S. Wesley Yin-Poole, the UK News Editor for IGN, can be contacted confidentially at wyp100@proton.me or reached on Twitter at @wyp100.
In summary, concerns have been raised about cheating during the PlayStation-exclusive beta of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Videos shared on Twitter showcased cheating methods such as wall hacks and aim bots on the PlayStation 5 version of the game. The extent and nature of the cheating remain unclear. Call of Duty has faced issues with hackers and cheaters in the past, prompting measures like turning off crossplay. Activision hopes to combat cheating using their new anti-cheat system, Ricochet. Additionally, Microsoft’s impending acquisition of Activision Blizzard may mark the end of PlayStation-exclusive content for Call of Duty games.
