Console players will be able to opt out of playing against PC opponents in ranked matches in an upcoming Season 2 update.

As with any competitive online game, the developers of Call of Duty are continually working on protection mechanisms to keep cheaters at bay. It’s a constant game of whack a mole, though, as cheaters work very hard,

Black Ops 6 and Warzone are struggling today in the wake of a new update for both Call of Duty games going live.

Another 136,000 ranked play accounts have been banned for cheating across both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. In a detailed update shared on social media, developer Treyarch said it recognised cheaters "are frustrating and severely impact the experience for our community" but insisted it was addressing the issue,

Black Ops 6 strengthens its anti-cheat measures, players can expect a fairer and more competitive experience, where cheaters have nowhere to hide.

In a pre-Season 2 update to the community, Activision and Treyarch revealed that 136,000 accounts have been banned for cheating. That number is up from the 19,000 accounts that were initially banned when ranked play launched.