Justin Taylor, a former Senior Director of Digital Marketing at Activision, has raised concerns about the escalating cheating crisis in Call of Duty games, particularly in Warzone and Black Ops 6.

Despite the introduction of the RICOCHET anti-cheat system, the prevalence of cheating continues to rise, resulting in a significant drop in player numbers, including the departure of prominent streamers.

The franchise's annual release cycle exacerbates the issue, as updates to RICOCHET often come too late, with the focus shifting to the next game before effective long-term solutions can be implemented.

The cheating crisis has reached a critical juncture with Black Ops 6, driving away dedicated players and negatively affecting the overall player count across the franchise.

Taylor attributes the ongoing challenges to the three major development studios—Sledgehammer, Infinity Ward, and Treyarch—operating in isolation, which prevents them from collaborating effectively to enhance a single product over time.