Phantom Overlay, a well-known developer of cheats for the Call of Duty franchise, has announced its impending shutdown. This decision comes amidst ongoing challenges in combating cheating within the gaming community.
The announcement was made via the developer’s Telegram channel, stating that operations will cease immediately, but the service will remain active for an additional 30 days to honor existing subscriptions. The developer also indicated that those who purchased lifetime keys would receive partial refunds.
Despite these claims, skepticism persists among players regarding the authenticity of the shutdown. Phantom Overlay has a history of successfully monetizing cheats, leading some to speculate that the developer could re-emerge under a different brand or alias.
Activision, the publisher of Call of Duty, has been actively addressing the cheating issue through its anti-cheat program, Ricochet. The company has previously banned thousands of cheaters in a single weekend and has taken legal action against cheat developers, winning significant judgments.
As the battle against cheating continues, Activision has also launched Call of Duty: Recon Squad to gather player feedback and enhance the gaming experience.
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