Does Modern Warfare 3 have anti-cheat?
Activision Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer just got bigger than ever with the release of Season 1 but hackers can instantly ruin your experience. To help you enjoy the latest content to the fullest, here’s everything to know about the anti-cheat system in Modern Warfare 3.
It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that multiplayer games are wildly popular worldwide regardless of the platform. Millions of mobile, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, gamers team up and play their favorite titles together such as EA Sports FC, Modern Warfare 3, Valorant, Clash Royale, and more.
Having said that, multiplayer titles are always prone to hackers and cheaters who spoil games by breaking rules, using third-party software cheats, and other things. Call of Duty developers recognize the problem which explains why every recent title in the franchise has arrived with an anti-cheat system.
If you’re worried about facing hackers and cheaters in MW3 Season 1, here’s everything to know about whether the game has Ricochet, Activision’s anti-cheat.
Is there Ricochet anti-cheat in MW3?
Yes, Modern Warfare 3 uses Ricochet anti-cheat to detect and ban cheaters.
In an October 12 X post, the Call of Duty team confirmed that the Ricochet anti-cheat system is in place when it comes to MW3.
Activision confirmed that Modern Warfare 3 features a new and improved version of Ricochet anti-cheat when the game launched. This was revealed in a blog post prior to the game’s official reveal and again in the above post.
In the post, the devs said fans can expect: “New additions to Ricochet Anti-Cheat as well as new anti-toxicity plans to continue to deliver a fun, fair, and welcoming online experience for all players.”
What is Ricochet anti-cheat Splat in MW3?
Splat is one of Ricochet anti-cheat’s new measures to detect and mitigate cheaters in Modern Warfare 3.
The MW3 devs describe Splat as a feature that “will increase the player’s falling velocity, causing even small jumps to become devastating falls.” The devs promised new countermeasures in Modern Warfare 3, and it didn’t take long for them to deliver. You can witness the effects of splat in MW3 by watching the clip below.
Ultimately, fans can rest assured that Modern Warfare 3 uses a strict anti-cheat system to detect and mitigate cheaters.
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