- Activision has updated the Ricochet anti-cheat for Black Ops 7.
- The upcoming beta and full game will not be playable without enabling Secure Boot and TPM 2.0.
- The Battlefield 6 beta came with a similar requirement, upsetting many players.
Black Ops 7 has become one of Activision’s most controversial entries for the franchise. Following mass dislike-bombings and comparisons to Battlefield 6, the game is ready to kick off its first beta soon.
Ahead of this beta, Activision has also confirmed new requirements for the game’s updated anti-cheat, including Secure Boot and TPM 2.0
Why it matters: Secure Boot gives the anti-cheat kernel-level access to PCs in an attempt to prevent cheating altogether. However, many gamers are not fond of this idea.
According to Activision, players looking to play Black Ops 7 during the beta period or later must enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0.
Past Call of Duty titles will still function properly without these settings enabled, but players will not be able to launch Black Ops 7 unless Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are enabled. As per Activision, this change will allow players to experience the best possible version of Black Ops 7.
This situation is similar to that of Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat controversy. Although Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are not too difficult to enable, many users ended up with bricked PC components due to the lack of universal instructions.
Moreover, cheaters were still seen in the Battlefield 6 beta, so fans were not too impressed with the Javelin anti-cheat. Considering Black Ops 7 already has plenty of ill will toward it, this step might attract further controversy for the game.
The game’s latest multiplayer trailer has also been subject to criticism, with many veterans stating that they will not be buying this particular Call of Duty entry. This negativity, combined with the new requirements, could dissuade players from jumping into Black Ops 7 over the coming months.
Still, for those looking to learn how to enable Secure Boot, follow this link to our guide covering the subject.
Also, the updated anti-cheat could address Call of Duty’s cheating problem. As one of the most popular multiplayer experiences on the market, this series has been quite prone to cheaters and hackers lately, so it will be interesting to see how the beta goes when it kicks off on October 2.
What do you make of Call of Duty’s new anti-cheat requirement? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.
[Senior News Reporter]
Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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