In a video that surfaced online recently, it was shown that a particular in-game item in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is uncovering and defeating malicious players relying on AI-driven aimbot solutions. The clip, which was uploaded by LunchTime, shows how a particular spray diverts the attention of aimbot tools that use artificial intelligence, rendering them ineffective.
This has prompted many to respond to the video, which now has more than 1.2 million views, with claims that Activision is ‘profiting’ from a simple anti-cheat solution, which can only be purchased as part of a sizeable bundle.
Not Really, But Kind Of
Activision isn’t deliberately selling the ‘Threat Marked’ spray as an anti-cheat solution, but from what we can see in LunchTime’s clip, it certainly works that way.
Here’s the full clip, so you can see what I mean:
It’s not the most reliable solution, but it seems that aimbot tools using AI to detect human shapes are being confused by the spray, which paints a dummy operator on any flat surface. When used correctly, it’s a viable way to cut down the effectiveness of these tools, even if it’s reliant on both you and your spray being in the frame at the same time.
It’s important to stress that this information, and the clip, isn’t verified, and it could just as easily be players hopped up on energy drinks instinctively targeting the human-shaped figure standing before them. That’s why these sprays exist, after all.
If you want to get your hands on the Threat Marked spray, you’ll need to part ways with 2,400 COD Points to acquire the Old Dog bundle. It comes with a bunch of other items, but it’s the only way to get that spray, and it’ll set you back around $19.99.
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Grant has been gaming for 30+ years and in the industry for 10+. You'll probably find him playing a post-apocalyptic game or an extraction shooter somewhere.
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