Major anti-cheat update in Black Ops 6 and Warzone explained
Season 5 of Call of Duty Warzone introduces one of the most aggressive and powerful Anti-Cheat update we’ve seen in the franchise to date. Team Ricochet is finally taking steps that could restore competitive integrity by implementing new PC security systems and expanding legal action against cheat providers.
Despite years of community frustration and countless promises, cheating has continued to ruin multiplayer matches in every major COD title. But this new wave of powerful anti-cheat updates might actually shift the balance. Ricochet is now rolling out systems that will be crucial when Black Ops 7 launches later this year, and they’re giving players time to adapt.
TPM 2.0 and secure boot: what you need to know
Two Windows-based features, TPM 2.0 and secure boot, are the foundation of this powerful anti-cheat update. While not mandatory yet, they will be required in the near future. These tools prevent cheats from loading during system startup by verifying that only trusted software runs when the game launches.
TPM 2.0 is a hardware-based security feature that tracks system startup data and alerts the game if anything looks suspicious. Secure boot ensures only verified software is loaded during Windows bootup. When used together, they prevent many forms of cheat software from initializing.
Players are encouraged to enable both features now to avoid issues when they become mandatory in Black Ops 7. If these settings aren’t active, in-game notifications will start showing up in Season 5. Ricochet ensures that these checks do not access private files or reduce in-game performance.
Boosting, teaming, and cheat networks under fire
In addition to powerful anti-cheat update and backend upgrades, Ricochet is cracking down hard on boosting and teaming. A new detection system for ranked play has been introduced. Activision has already removed illegitimate leaderboard climbers from both Black Ops 6 and Warzone.
These enforcement efforts aren’t just targeting players either. Legal action has been taken against 22 cheat developers, with formal cease and desist letters delivered. As a result, nearly 40 cheat vendors have shut down. This two-pronged approach, cutting off both supply and demand, has sent a strong signal to the cheating community.
Changes to Game Pass trial and ranked access
As part of the powerful anti-cheat update, Warzone Season 5 also limits how Game Pass trial accounts on PC can be used. These accounts will still have access to campaign, multiplayer, and zombies modes, but ranked play will be restricted. This prevents cheaters from using throwaway accounts to disrupt competitive matches without risking their main accounts.
Additionally, Ricochet has improved the system’s response to hardware-level manipulation. Features like remote attestation, sealing, and binding make it harder for players to spoof system details or bypass bans. While these don’t eliminate all cheats, they significantly raise the barrier of entry.
The goal is to create a more secure foundation before a match even begins. With cheats often designed to exploit system-level weaknesses, cutting off those points of access gives honest players a cleaner experience.
Why this powerful anti-cheat update could finally work
One reason this powerful anti-cheat update feels different is competition from Battlefield 6. That game recently implemented TPM 2.0 and secure boot, gaining praise from its community. Call Of Duty’s decision to follow suit suggests that pressure from rival titles is helping push Ricochet toward more effective solutions.
There’s no perfect solution to stop all cheating, especially with AI-powered tools evolving fast. But by combining legal actions, tech upgrades, and stricter enforcement, this could finally be a turning point. Whether these actions will actually hold up in live matches remains to be seen.
If you’re unsure how to enable TPM 2.0 or secure boot, check out Activision’s step-by-step guide on their official site: Activate PC security for Call of Duty
FAQs Warzone Season 5 powerful anti-cheat update
Is TPM 2.0 and secure boot required now in Warzone?
No, but it will be required in Black Ops 7 later this year.
Will enabling TPM 2.0 slow down my gameplay?
No, it only runs checks during startup and remains inactive in-game.
Can COD access my personal files using TPM 2.0?
No, it only verifies system integrity during boot, not personal data.
Why are Game Pass trial accounts blocked from ranked?
To prevent cheaters from abusing free trials to enter competitive modes.
Are cheat developers really being sued by Activision?
Yes, 22 received legal threats and nearly 40 cheat vendors shut down.
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