The popular Call of Duty cheat provider, Phantom Overlay, has announced its imminent shutdown. A Telegram statement revealed the closure will be immediate, with the provider declining to explain the reasons. However, they assured customers it's not an exit scam and pledged to keep services online for an additional 32 days. This extension aims to ensure users with 30-day keys receive their full value, while lifetime key holders will receive partial refunds.
This unexpected closure has significant implications, as many other cheat providers rely on Phantom Overlay's infrastructure. The impact on the wider cheating ecosystem remains to be seen.
News of the shutdown sparked a wave of reactions online. While some gamers expressed disbelief and speculated on the future of in-game cheats, others remained skeptical, suggesting a potential rebranding or the continued operation under different names.
AnswerSee ResultsActivision recently acknowledged shortcomings in their Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 anti-cheat measures, particularly impacting Ranked Play in Season 1. Despite initial promises of swift action against cheaters, Activision admitted their efforts "did not hit the mark." However, they reassured players that routine bans are now implemented due to improvements in Ricochet Anti-Cheat systems, alongside the recent removal of over 19,000 accounts.
The persistent issue of cheating continues to be a major concern, impacting competitive multiplayer and drawing criticism towards Activision's response. The problem intensified with the launch of the free-to-play Warzone in 2020. Despite substantial investment in anti-cheat technology and legal action against cheat developers, skepticism surrounding the effectiveness of Ricochet persists among players.
In other news, further details regarding the anticipated return of the popular Verdansk map in Call of Duty Warzone are expected to be revealed on March 10th.
