Activision Takes the Fight Against Cheaters Directly to Their Doorstep

In an unprecedented move, Activision is escalating its war against cheating in Call of Duty, taking the fight directly to notorious cheat maker Elocarry. The publisher recently served a cease-and-desist takedown order at Elocarry’s home, documenting the entire interaction and sharing it online.

Taking the Fight IRL

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The pic.twitter.com/IP69qlGgDD“>official Call of Duty account on X shared a one-minute video showcasing the moment an Activision representative arrived at Elocarry’s residence in Ohio, armed with the legal paperwork. While the video itself is relatively tame—the rep explains their purpose, hands over the documents, and departs—the message is clear: Activision is willing to publicly target cheat sellers.

The move appears to be having an immediate impact. A screenshot posted a screenshot from Elocarry’s Discor“>shared by Activision reveals that Elocarry has paused the availability of Call of Duty cheats (and potentially others) while “reviewing a matter internally.” This is a significant blow to the cheat ecosystem and sends a strong message to other would-be cheat developers.

Improving the Beta Experience

Beyond this direct action, Activision is also highlighting improvements made in its anti-cheat system during the recent Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta weekend. According to Activision, these enhancements resulted in lower infection rates, more effective hardware bans, and faster response times. The publisher emphasizes that it has “disrupted over 375 cheat reseller operations, served over 120 cease-and-desist demands, and shut down over 60 vendors.”

A Long War Continues

Activision’s battle against Call of Duty cheaters is an ongoing saga. The publisher has previously engaged in multiple lawsuits“>legal action, implemented various in-game techniques“>anti-cheat measures, and even attempted to render the game unplayable“>punish cheaters directly. While this “Whack-a-mole” approach has its limitations, it demonstrates Activision’s commitment to preserving fair play in its games.

With Modern Warfare 4 on the horizon, Activision is acutely aware of the need to provide a positive and competitive experience for players. This latest move against Elocarry sends a clear message: cheating will not be tolerated, and those who enable it will face consequences.