Black Ops 7 beta was opened to early access yesterday for pre-orders and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Soon after, the impact of cheaters took center stage in the game’s agenda. Especially in content shared on social media, visuals shared by the streamer named NICKMERCS attract attention. While a cheat type that directly locks the player’s crosshair onto the enemy is revealed, this situation continues to be possible despite the game’s anti-cheat measures.
This issue is not limited to Black Ops 7; similar cheating attempts have also been reported during the open beta of Battlefield 6, and most were reported as being blocked. Although the full release might reveal these problems even more clearly, it’s possible to foresee that similar dangers could exist in every game version that is ready for launch.
Today, online multiplayer games are generally encountering incidents that negatively affect the experience. Although cheat protection technologies are advancing, the methods used by cheaters are also constantly evolving. As a result, this continues to create an ongoing battle zone.
