Activision Reports $8.5 Billion Impact of Cheating in Gaming

Team Ricochet, managing anti-cheat efforts for Call of Duty, cites data estimating cheating to be an $8.5 billion industry, with 69% of online multiplayer studios deeming it a significant problem.

In a recent report, Team Ricochet, the anti-cheat initiative by Activision, highlighted that cheating in games is valued at $8.5 billion. This figure underscores the widespread issue, as 69% of online multiplayer game developers consider cheating to be a considerable challenge.