The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is gearing up for its initial open beta, kicking off on October 2 for early access players, with a wider release following on October 5. Given the persistent problem of cheating in previous installments, including last year’s Black Ops 6, Activision has announced substantial enhancements to its anti-cheat systems. These upgrades are set to be rigorously tested during the upcoming Black Ops 7 open beta.
Activision states that their in-game detection capabilities have been significantly bolstered. This improvement comes from training advanced machine learning systems with millions of hours of gameplay data. Furthermore, the publisher is actively pursuing legal actions against those who attempt to profit from creating and distributing cheats externally.
Key to this anti-cheating strategy are the Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 requirements for PC players of Black Ops 7. These security protocols will work hand-in-hand with the latest iteration of the Ricochet anti-cheat software, designed to prevent players from bypassing or deceiving the system. Activision emphasizes their commitment to real-time detection and immediate removal of cheaters from games.
While these comprehensive upgrades may not completely eradicate cheating, a core objective of the beta phase is to rigorously test these new measures in a live gaming environment. Insights gained during this crucial trial will be instrumental in further refining these systems, ensuring maximum effectiveness for Black Ops 7’s official launch.
The open beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will wrap up on Wednesday, October 8, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Players can look forward to the game’s full release on November 14, available across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
A comprehensive image gallery is available, showcasing various multiplayer modes planned for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s beta and full launch. These visuals provide a glimpse into the game’s diverse competitive offerings.