Popular Call of Duty cheat provider, Phantom Overlay, is reportedly ceasing operations.
A Telegram announcement stated the provider wouldn't disclose the reason for its immediate closure, adding, "This isn't an exit scam; no external force pressured me into scamming customers. Everything will remain operational for 32 more days."
The 32-day extension ensures 30-day key holders receive full value. Lifetime key holders will also receive partial refunds.
This closure significantly impacts the cheating community as many providers rely on Phantom Overlay's infrastructure.
"I can't believe it!!" one gamer exclaimed on X (formerly Twitter) (via Dexerto). "Does this mean the Season 3 cheat update will actually work?!"
Skepticism remains, with others suggesting a rebranding is imminent: "They're just rebranding. They use multiple names/brands. Cheaters won't stop."
AnswerSee ResultsActivision recently acknowledged its Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 anti-cheat measures "missed the mark" in Season 1, especially in Ranked Play, despite initial promises of one-hour bans for cheaters.However, Activision assures players that routine bans are now implemented due to improvements in several Ricochet Anti-Cheat systems, alongside the recent removal of over 19,000 accounts.
The persistent cheating problem is widely considered detrimental to competitive multiplayer, leading to criticism of Activision's response. The situation escalated to the point where console Ranked players could disable crossplay with PC players in Season 2.
While cheating isn't unique to Call of Duty, it intensified after the 2020 release of the free-to-play Warzone battle royale. Despite substantial investment in anti-cheat technology and legal action against cheat makers (with recent successes), player skepticism regarding Ricochet persists.
Separately, further details regarding the return of the beloved Call of Duty Warzone Verdansk map are expected on March 10.
