Call Of Duty has quietly introduced new Anti-Cheat measures in both Warzone and Black Ops 6, according to recent leaks. These changes, which were discovered through data mining, seem to focus on punishing players who team up with cheaters in Ranked Play and limiting spam reporting exploits that have led to unfair shadowbans.

Additionally, leaks suggest that a secret mid-season content update could be on the way, potentially lining up with Warzone’s fifth anniversary on March 10. With speculation growing about Verdansk’s return, this update could be a major moment for Warzone players. Here’s everything we know so far.

New Anti-Cheat Update Targets Ranked Play Cheaters

A well-known Call of Duty leaker, Alex, uncovered hidden text files in the game’s code that reveal a silent penalty system for players who queue up with cheaters in Ranked Play. The leaked text states:

“One or more players you recently played on the same team with repeatedly in Ranked Play were banned for cheating. To reverse the unfair advantage gained by playing alongside a cheater, all SR (Skill Rating) gained from matches with the banned player has been deducted.”

This means that if you knowingly team up with a cheater to boost your rank, all the progress you made in those matches will be erased.

For a long time, players have complained about cheater duos or trios dominating Ranked Play, with some even selling boosting services using hacks. This new update ensures that anyone benefiting from a cheater’s unfair advantage will no longer keep their inflated SR.

While this is a welcome change, some players believe it doesn’t go far enough. Many are calling for direct bans on repeat offenders who continue to queue with known hackers. For now, it seems Activision is taking a middle-ground approach by stripping progress rather than issuing bans.

Spam Reporting Exploit Finally Gets Patched

Another significant anti-cheat change targets spam reporting, a method that players have used to wrongfully shadowban opponents. A newly discovered in-game error message now prevents players from reporting the same person multiple times.

If you try to submit a duplicate report, the game will now display this message:

“Error: Duplicate report. A report has already been sent for this player. Repeated reports will not count.”

For years, Call of Duty players have abused the report system, often spamming reports in an attempt to get legitimate players shadowbanned. This update ensures that a single player can’t mass-report someone repeatedly, reducing false bans.

However, there’s still one major issue—party-wide spam reporting. Right now, if a squad of three or four players all report the same enemy, it can still lead to a shadowban. Many Warzone streamers have experienced instant bans due to this exploit.

Activision hasn’t yet addressed party-based spam reporting, but this latest change suggests they are at least aware of the issue. Players are hoping for further improvements to prevent wrongful bans from mass reporting abuse.

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Secret Mid-Season Update: What’s Coming?

In addition to these anti-cheat updates, new leaks suggest Call of Duty could be getting another mid-season update—possibly a Season 2.75 patch.

According to Alex, the leaked files indicate that a third major update is planned, similar to Season 1’s unexpected Squid Game crossover. This new update is rumored to drop around March 13, aligning with the St. Patrick’s Day event, Clover Craze.

However, there’s another possibility—this update could be tied to Warzone’s fifth anniversary on March 10.

Warzone Anniversary: Could Verdansk Be Coming Back?

March 10 marks five years since Warzone’s original launch, and many fans believe this would be the perfect time for a major Warzone event. The leaks haven’t confirmed what’s coming, but there are strong hints that Activision is preparing something big.

One of the biggest rumors is the return of Verdansk—the most beloved map in Warzone history. While it’s unlikely that Activision would fully bring back Verdansk right before a new season, there’s speculation that we could see:

  • A special Warzone event teasing Verdansk’s return.
  • Limited-time modes set in a remastered Verdansk area.
  • An official announcement confirming when Verdansk will come back.

For now, nothing is confirmed, but with Warzone’s anniversary just days away, it wouldn’t be surprising to see some kind of teaser or marketing push hinting at Verdansk’s future.

What’s Next for Call of Duty?

With anti-cheat updates, a possible mid-season patch, and Warzone’s anniversary approaching, Call of Duty has a busy few weeks ahead. Here’s what players should watch for:

  • More anti-cheat changes – Will Activision address party spam reporting next?
  • Mid-season content updates – What will be included in the rumored Season 2.75 patch?
  • Verdansk news – Could we finally get an official Verdansk return announcement

For now, players should keep an eye on official Call of Duty blog posts and leaks from data miners like Alex for more updates.

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