Activision has escalated its fight against cheating in Call of Duty by serving cease-and-desist papers to a well-known cheat maker, Elocarry, and publicly sharing a video of the exchange. This move is part of a broader strategy to warn potential cheaters and disrupt the illicit market for game exploits.
The video, posted on the official Call of Duty X account, shows a legal representative delivering the documents to Elocarry's residence. While the interaction itself was brief and civil, the act of filming and releasing the delivery underscores Activision's intent to make a public example of such actions.
Activision stated that this action is part of a wider campaign, during which they have issued 80 cease-and-desist letters, disrupted 375 reseller operations, and shut down 30 vendors entirely. The publisher emphasized that their anti-cheat efforts extend globally, mirroring the reach of cheat makers. Following the delivery, Elocarry indicated via Discord that he has "temporarily paused sales" of Call of Duty cheats pending an internal review.
These anti-cheat measures are also being integrated into the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Activision reported that the game's recent closed beta showed reduced infection rates for cheats, increased effectiveness of hardware bans, and improved response times in addressing cheaters. The publisher plans to continue its aggressive stance against cheating, aiming to ensure a fairer gaming environment for its player base.