Call of Duty Anti-Cheat Boss Reveals Why Activision Shadow Bans Players Suspected of Cheating Instead of Immediately Permanently Banning Them

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It can be frustrating when you encounter a suspected cheater in Call of Duty and they don't immediately get banned. Now, the head of CoD's anti-cheat system is explaining the strategic thinking behind 'shadow bans,' revealing why Activision uses this method before dropping the permaban hammer. It offers insight into the complex cat-and-mouse game against exploiters.