Recently, Activision has begun restricting the use of a 3rd party app known as Warzone Agent in order to maintain the integrity of the Call of Duty: Warzone. The new update is significant as the app provided a means for players to gain an advantage through paying for easier matches by picking lower-ranked opponents before joining matches. This move by Activision reinforces their more stringent approach to preventing lobby shopping and maintaining the overall competitive landscape for the majority of players.
Anti-cheat system now requires players to close the tool before accessing multiplayer
The Warzone Agent app was an unofficial app that enabled players to pre-screen the lobbies they would be matched up against. The app allowed gamers to scout lobbies and find matches with less experienced or lower-skill players. According to Activision, the app was a paid service which allowed players to access a specific game session through their tool and have this sort of experience.
To combat the use of the 3rd party app, Activision has introduced the Ricochet anti-cheat technology. This system has been set up to detect instances of the Warzone Agent application being started and restrict this. In order to play any of the multiplayer modes, players will have to exit the 3rd party app. Ricochet actively blocks the 3rd party app from running in conjunction with the official game.
Lobby shopping is when players game the matchmaking system to find easier matches with less skillful opponents for easier wins. This practice detracts from the overall competitive nature of the matchmaking that is intended to provide a fair playing field. Activision is taking steps to disrupt this specific means of circumventing the standard matchmaking process. Players are having their ability to manipulate the game world through external tools removed.
Activision has indicated that recently they have begun to take steps to combat the use of the Warzone Agent app. The Ricochet anti-cheat technology has implemented the restriction that requires players to exit the unauthorized app. The step taken by Activision outright prevents players from launching the app.
The multiplayer access is gated on this compliance and players are barred until this requirement is met. This change is aimed at cutting out the paid advantage being provided by this 3rd party service.
Source: IXBT
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