Activision Takes Action Against Cheating Device Maker Cronus Zen

Activision is now targeting the makers of Cronus Zen devices as part of its ongoing battle against cheating in popular games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone.

Cheating has been a persistent problem in Call of Duty games for years. To fight back, Activision created its RICOCHET anti-cheat system, which regularly bans cheaters and uses various methods to limit unfair play.

However, devices like the Cronus Zen present a unique challenge because they're hardware-based rather than software.

The Cronus Zen is a small USB device that players can plug into their console or PC to gain unfair advantages in games. According to CharlieIntel, Activision has now sent a cease and desist letter to the manufacturers of these devices.

What makes the Cronus Zen particularly problematic is how easy it is to get. Unlike many cheating programs, these devices are affordable and available at major retailers, making them much more accessible to the average player looking for an edge.

Activision isn't stopping with just Cronus Zen, though. The company has confirmed sending cease and desist notices to several other companies that make or sell software that gives players unfair advantages in Call of Duty games.

Since Black Ops 6 launched, Activision has shut down an impressive 150 cheat providers and resellers. Five of these were taken down during the Season 3 update alone.

The RICOCHET team has also improved their Account Linking policy to better protect honest players while making it harder for cheaters to simply create new accounts after being banned. Both Black Ops 6 and Warzone now include Death Widget UI elements, which show players exactly how they were eliminated in the game, reducing confusion about potential cheating.