Activision targets Call of Duty cheat sellers with direct legal action

Activision has launched an aggressive campaign against cheat developers for Call of Duty, moving beyond digital bans to direct legal action. The company released footage of a legal representative personally visiting the home of a prominent cheat seller known as Elocarry in Ohio to deliver a cease and desist order. Following this visit, the seller reportedly paused sales of Call of Duty-related modifications on his Discord server.

This action is part of a broader crackdown involving the issuance of over 80 cease and desist notices, the disruption of 375 resale networks, and the closure of more than 30 distribution channels. Activision aims to send a clear warning to those profiting from unauthorized software.

Separately, players in the Modern Warfare 4 beta have identified a powerful in-game mechanic involving the ISO Nightshade SMG. When equipped with the Apex attachment known as the ISO Trace, the weapon uses specialized RFID ammunition to tag enemies on impact. This allows players to track the real-time location of targets through walls via a display below the reticle, a feature described as functioning similarly to a legal wallhack.