The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta has been plagued with complaints, like Modern Warfare 2 removing red dots, and now developer Infinity Ward has released a statement addressing reports of hackers plaguing the title's online matches. The beta for MW2 released on PlayStation for its first weekend on September 16 and then released for all platforms on September 24. Players received access to the beta either by pre-ordering the game or by receiving a promotional code.Hacking in online multiplayer games is a very common issue, and the Call of Duty franchise in particular has been suffering from it for a very long time. Some hackers are more flagrant about their cheating than others; for instance, last year a Warzone streamer openly confessed to using hacks while playing the game. Common exploits in these games include wall hacks, which allow players to see and sometimes kill their opponents through solid obstacles. Many players also use aimbots, which allow them to automatically target enemies without having to aim themselves.Developer Infinity Ward has now addressed the reported Modern Warfare 2 cheating and has stated that it will be taking live action against hackers starting on September 25 (via GamesRadar). There have been reports by players that these cheaters have been very blatant about their exploits, even going as far as openly discussing their use of cheats in the post-game lobby of several matches. Infinity Ward has not stated how it plans on addressing the hacking at this time, only that it will be taking action.
Modern Warfare 2 Is Off To A Shaky Start With Hackers
With the Modern Warfare 2 beta test already boasting over 150,000 players, rampant cheating like this can only have a negative effect on a beta which is already facing criticism from the fanbase. If the hackers are not addressed soon, this could lead to even more cheating in lobbies once the game actually launches, since some are using the beta as a way to test their hacks early. Infinity Ward acknowledging the hacking and addressing the matter early should give legitimate players some hope that the hacking issue might get fixed soon.
The Call of Duty franchise has been popular since the release of the first game, and Modern Warfare 2 has been a much anticipated release following the success of Call of Duty 4. The beta test ends the weekend of September 25, allowing Infinity Ward to address reports of hacking along with other bugs that have been reported through the beta test period. The full game is set to release on October 28 on all platforms.
Source: Infinity Ward/Twitter (via GamesRadar)
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