The launch of Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 and Black Ops 6 has unfortunately been marred by a resurgence of hacking, frustrating players who are demanding better anti-cheat solutions.  A recent incident involving the new Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon from the Zombies map "The Tomb" has ignited further outrage within the community.

Reports surfaced online, notably by CharlieIntel, showing hackers wielding the powerful Staff of Ice in Warzone matches.  These players achieved improbable long-range kills in rapid succession, even replenishing ammunition from Buy Stations with apparent impunity.  The emergence of this exploit so soon after the season's launch raises serious concerns about the game's vulnerability to cheaters.

This latest incident comes amidst ongoing struggles with cheating and hacking that have plagued both Warzone and Black Ops 6. Despite developer efforts to bolster the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system in Season 1, these issues persist, fueling player frustration.

The situation has intensified the call for more aggressive anti-cheat measures.  Players are urging Activision and the development teams to take stronger action, including legal pursuits against those responsible for creating and distributing cheats.  While a weapon balance update is expected next week, it's unlikely to address the core security concerns plaguing the game.

Prior to Season 2's release, the Call of Duty developers outlined plans to improve Ricochet Anti-Cheat and implement further protective measures for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone throughout 2025. However, the continuing problems in Season 2 risk eroding player trust unless more immediate solutions are implemented.

The persistent hacking and server issues threaten to exacerbate the declining player count observed on platforms like Steam in recent months. If these negative experiences continue, they may drive even more players away from Black Ops 6 and Warzone.