Ricochet Targets Cronus & XIM: Ranked Play Launches Clean on February 5!
Hey, Daily Quest readers. If you’ve ever lost a high-stakes gunfight to a player with "superhuman" recoil control or impossible flicks, the wait for justice is almost over. Season 2 is launching with a massive anti-cheat upgrade specifically designed to protect the integrity of the new Ranked Play season.
The Ricochet Reload: Killing the "Hardware Crutch"
For years, devices like Cronus Zen and XIM have been a plague on competitive CoD, allowing players to use scripts for zero recoil or mouse-and-keyboard precision while tricking the game into giving them controller aim assist.
Team Ricochet is fighting back with two massive new pillars:
Behavioral Detection: Instead of just looking for the device itself, Ricochet now analyzes input patterns. It detects the "machine-modified" timing and consistency that a human hand simply cannot replicate.
Microsoft Azure Attestation: For PC players, the game now uses a cloud-based "pre-match check." This system pings Microsoft’s servers to verify your PC's integrity before you even hit the lobby. If your system looks tampered with, you’re blocked—no questions asked.
The Penalty: Activision has confirmed that while initial detections may result in warnings, continued use of these "unapproved third-party devices" will lead to permanent account bans across all Call of Duty titles.
Ranked Play Returns: The Pure Skill Ladder
Launching alongside Season 2 on February 5, Ranked Play for both Black Ops 7 and Warzone is the definitive competitive experience.
The Essentials:
CDL Ruleset: 4v4 matches with restricted weapons, attachments, and scorestreaks to ensure a level playing field.
The Maps: Launch maps include Blackheart, Colossus, Den, Exposure, Raid, and Scar.
The Rewards: Climb from Bronze to Iridescent to unlock exclusive Operator skins, weapon blueprints, and seasonal camos.
| Rank | SR Requirement | Party Restrictions |
| Bronze - Platinum | 0 - 4,800 SR | No restrictions; play with anyone! |
| Diamond | 5,400+ SR | Can only party within 2 Ranks. |
| Crimson & Above | 7,500+ SR | Limited to 1-2 player parties only. |
Season 2 Content: Maps, Zombies, and "Blackout" Vibes
It’s not just about the anti-cheat; the content drop for Season 2 is staggering.
Multiplayer Maps: At launch, we’re getting Slums (Remastered), Torment, Sake, and Nexus. Mid-season brings back the legendary Firing Range.
Zombies on Mars: Yes, the undead are heading to the Red Planet in a new survival map set in an ancient Martian temple.
Blackout 2.0 (Avalon): Rumors are swirling that the "Avalon" map coming to Warzone later this year will feature Blackout-style gameplay (no loadouts, wingsuits, and ground-loot attachments).
Final Quest: Is the "Clean Season" Real?
Activision is calling this their "strongest protection ever" for a Ranked launch. By focusing on behavior instead of hardware signatures, Ricochet is finally addressing the "unwinnable" gunfights that drive competitive players crazy.
What do you think? Will these cloud checks finally end the Cronus era, or will cheaters find a way around the Azure wall? Drop your Ranked squad goals in the comments!
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