Activision is currently investigating issues surrounding Call of Duty: Black Ops modded ports on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. The controversy began after the game’s publisher released ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 on these platforms, which were met with excitement from fans. However, the experience was soon marred by reports of modders exploiting the game’s system, making it unplayable for many players.

Background on the Modding Scene

For those unfamiliar with the modding community, Call of Duty: Black Ops has a long history of modding on the PlayStation 3. Modders would create custom save files and use tools to decrypt them, essentially allowing them to bypass the game’s encryption. This allowed players to manipulate their in-game progress and create an unfair advantage.

When Activision released the ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, it’s clear that they didn’t bother changing the encryption on the files. This decision has left the game vulnerable to modding exploits, which has led to issues in the game’s lobbies. Players have reported being matched with teams that are using these exploits, making it difficult for others to play the game fairly.

Activision has taken swift action to address the issue by removing certain playlists from the game. However, concerns remain, and many players are worried about the impact this could have on their gaming experience. The modding community has also taken to social media to express their concerns and share their experiences with the exploits.

One modder, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke with Tdawgsmitty, a YouTuber who covers gaming news, about the exploits. According to the modder, the issue is largely due to the game’s encryption not being updated since the PlayStation 3 era. This has left the game vulnerable to exploits, which can be used to manipulate in-game progress and create an unfair advantage.

When asked about the exploits, the modder noted that there are people selling services that allow others to have their stats and game modded. This has raised concerns about the impact this could have on the game’s competitive scene. Thankfully, there are no aimbots currently available that allow players to easily kill others with minimal effort. However, the presence of these exploits has created an uneven playing field, and it’s unclear how Activision will address the issue.

Activision has confirmed that it is actively investigating these issues and looking to resolve things. Only time will tell how long it takes, but at least the company isn’t abandoning these ports after bringing in a boatload of cash. The gaming community is eagerly awaiting a solution to this problem, and it’s clear that Activision has a lot of work to do to restore fairness to the game.