Ahead of the start of the second season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision is preparing a major tightening of anti-cheat measures — and owners of control-modification devices will be hit first and foremost.
RICOCHET will pay special attention to devices like Cronus Zen and XIM Matrix, as well as other unauthorized accessories that alter player input. Such devices make it possible, among other things, to configure macros and scripts that remove weapon recoil or enhance the aim-assist effect, creating an unfair advantage — especially noticeable in a competitive environment.
The key innovation of the second season is shifting the anti-cheat's focus from the devices themselves to input behavior. Instead of looking for specific hardware, the RICOCHET system will begin analyzing timing, consistency, and the nature of a player's reactions. According to the company, this approach will make it possible to distinguish natural human gameplay from signals modified by machine scripts.
The second season launches on February 5.