When it comes to cheating in Call of Duty: Warzone, developer Raven Software seems to be fighting an uphill battle. New exploits are constantly being discovered, and if unsavory players are not using some kind of in-game trick to their advantage, they are just as likely to make use of hacks. As a response, there have been no shortage of ban waves for the free-to-play game, with Call of Duty: Warzone’s recent ban milestone showing just how many accounts have been removed.
However, with cheating being so popular and banned users simply making fresh accounts, this Call of Duty: Warzone issue is far from fixed. In fact, the discovery of new hacks in recent weeks has proven that cheaters are evolving, as opposed to being stopped. As for exploits, some of the same dirty tricks have materialized on several occasions, with fans constantly coming across enemies hiding under the maps or being entirely invisible. Thus far, here are the most frustrating and widespread cheating tactics inside Call of Duty: Warzone.
Hack: Call of Duty: Warzone’s Aimbots
The simplest but most widespread hack, aimbots are as common in Call of Duty: Warzone as they are in any other hacked first-person shooter. While Activision has sued aimbot websites to help mitigate the problems, it remains the most widespread issue in the game. Giving players perfect accuracy that allows them to instantly lock onto targets, aimbotters are tough to bring down in a one-on-one gunfight. With these hacks being affordable and easily accessible online, they remain a constant headache for fans of Call of Duty’s battle royale game.
Exploit: Call of Duty: Warzone’s Stim Glitch
The most infamous exploit in the game is undoubtedly the stim glitch. Having appeared over a half-dozen times, the annoying bug sees cheaters able to heal themselves indefinitely. While this would be annoying in a normal gunfight, the bigger issue is seen with the final circle. Once it arrives, stim glitch users can simply wait in the storm for their adversaries to die to the radiation, avoiding a gunfight as they out-heal the storm damage. While it has not been in the game for a month now, its numerous returns in the past mean that an eventual comeback is possible.
Hack: Call of Duty: Warzone’s Wallhacks
Alongside aimbotting, wallhacks are the second most common hack in the game. While some Call of Duty: Warzone glitches have replicated the effect, there are plenty of permanent versions of the cheat available on the internet. Essentially, wallhacks allow players to see enemies through surfaces, and if those surfaces are thin enough, they can be shot through the walls. More often than not, the hacks are used to give cheaters an advantage over opponents that are turning a corner, as they can pre-fire before the enemy even sees them. When paired with aimbotting, the combo is a major pain.
Exploit: Call of Duty: Warzone’s Invisibility Glitch
Call of Duty: Warzone’s invisibility glitch has not only seen an entire playlist removed, but also an entire vehicle. Armored Royale is no longer playable thanks to the invisibility exploit, and Call of Duty: Warzone’s attack helicopter has been removed on two separate occasions. The bug sees players crashing a vehicle and hopping onto its turret at the last possible second. Once they disembark, they will be completely invisible, guaranteeing a win. While some players use this trick to troll, most have utilized it to snag some cheap victories. If a vehicle with a turret appears inside the game, it is only a matter of time before this exploit follows.
Hack: Call of Duty: Warzone’s 'Silent Aim’
Call of Duty: Warzone’s latest and most troublesome hack is referred to as “Silent Aim” or “Ghost Aim.” A more refined version of aimbot, silent aim sees cheaters not even needing to aim down sights. They also do not need to look in their opponent’s direction, as the camera will automatically lock on to enemy players. From there, they can hipfire with complete accuracy, instantly killing someone no matter how far away they are. Call of Duty: Warzone’s silent aim hacks may have only started this month, but they are among the worst the game has seen. Players are only able to kill these cheaters if they are behind them, and only safe if they are obscured by cover.
Exploit: Call of Duty: Warzone’s Invincibility Glitch
Not to be confused with the invisibility glitch, the invincibility exploit sees cheaters fully visible to the player. Unfortunately, they take no damage, with Call of Duty: Warzone’s god mode cheat seeing players become completely invulnerable to damage. Bullets and finishing moves do nothing to these cheaters, though their gunfire still deals the normal amount of damage. Fortunately, this exploit is very hard to pull off, as it requires the completion of a contract right as a player is about to leave the Gulag. Still, whenever it is discovered by other players, it is extremely annoying.
Hack: Call of Duty: Warzone’s Stolen Accounts
A particularly dangerous Call of Duty: Warzone hack sees accounts stolen, with the player profiles then held for ransom. While the source of money has switched between USD and cryptocurrency, the hacks are incredibly frustrating. Assuming that players have put time into an account, losing it because of these hacks can be devastating. While the issue does not seem to be widespread, a handful of players have reported this issue, reminding Call of Duty fans how important it is to keep their information safe.
Exploit: Call of Duty: Warzone’s Out-Of-Map Spots
Finally, there are Call of Duty: Warzone’s out-of-map exploits, and there is no shortage of different positions available to cheaters. From Rebirth Island to Verdansk’s Airport and Prison, there are several walls that can be clipped through with ease. While the effectiveness varies, as it depends largely on the placement of the final circle, players hiding under the map have caused some serious damage in Call of Duty: Warzone. Unfortunately, several of these spots are still active, meaning that plenty of cheap win possibilities are on the table.
Hack: Call of Duty: Warzone’s ‘End Game’ Button
Finally, there is the most ludicrous hack of the bunch. While it has fortunately not been seen for a while, there was a brief window where Call of Duty: Warzone hackers could end the game. With a press of a button, a match could be finished, with all players in the lobby being given a cheap win. The killcams would simply show groups of players running, as no action had taken place.
While these hacks were funny on a first viewing, they were hugely anticlimactic for those that had waited in pre-game lobbies for a match to take place. Truly absurd, the end game button showed Call of Duty: Warzone hacks at their worst — and the fact that it even existed at all confirms that a lot of work still needs to be done when it comes to anti-cheat software.
Call of Duty: Warzone is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
