: Detection systems have been upgraded to identify third-party hardware devices like Cronus Zen or XIM that provide unfair aim assistance.

The following updates highlight how the system evolves to keep Warzone fair:

: In April 2026, Activision introduced SMS 2FA requirements for new free-to-play PC accounts to make it harder for banned cheaters to return.

For a look at how the community views these issues, here is a video discussing 'legal cheats' and hardware advantages in Warzone: I Tested Every LEGAL Cheat in Call of Duty YouTube• Jan 24, 2026 RICOCHET Anti-Cheat™ Update – Season 03 - Call of Duty