Hackers Exploit New Zombies Wonder Weapon in Call of Duty: Warzone, Frustrating Players
The Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon from Black Ops 6 Zombies Invades Warzone, Sparking Outrage Over Cheating Issues
Since the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2, players have been dealing with an influx of hackers using the newly introduced Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon from the latest Zombies map, "The Tomb." The situation has led to a wave of frustration within the Warzone community, with many players calling for stronger anti-cheat measures and more effective moderation.
Cheating and hacking have been persistent problems for both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone in recent months. Despite efforts from Raven Software and Treyarch to enhance the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system in Season 1, the issue continues to plague the experience. The frustration reached new heights on January 8, especially after the announcement of the Call of Duty and Squid Game crossover, with players voicing concerns over the prevalence of cheaters in Ranked Play and other game modes. Adding to the tension, Activision has continued to promote new shop bundles, which some players feel is distracting from addressing core gameplay issues.
Recently, a hacker was spotted in a Warzone match wielding the Staff of Ice, a powerful weapon introduced in the new Zombies map. According to CharlieIntel on Twitter, the hacker was able to achieve rapid, long-range kills and consistently restock their ammunition from the Buy Station, taking down unsuspecting players with ease. This has left many Warzone fans stunned, as it shows how hackers are already exploiting newly added content and weapons just days after the launch of Season 2.
The Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon Becomes a Tool for Cheaters in Warzone
As frustration mounts, many Warzone players are calling on Activision to take a stronger stance against cheaters, urging the company to pursue legal action against those who exploit the game. Although a weapon balance update is scheduled for release in the coming week, it remains unclear whether this will address the ongoing cheating and hacking issues or bring any significant improvements to the game's integrity.
Before the start of Season 2, the Call of Duty development team shared a community update outlining plans to strengthen the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system and improve overall protections for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone in 2025. However, unless these measures are swiftly implemented, the current state of the game may further erode trust within the player base. Over the past three months, the game's player count on Steam has declined, and with cheating and server issues persisting, this downward trend may accelerate if players continue to face unfair and frustrating experiences in Black Ops 6 and Warzone during Season 2.