Activision's battle against hackers in Call of Duty rages on, with the recent ban of over 58,000 accounts in Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) and Warzone on Apr. 9. Among those affected appears to be professional Call of Duty League (CDL) player Abuzah of Seattle Surge.
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Allegations and Response
Abuzah disclosed on Apr.10 that his account, utilized for CDL matches, had been banned, allegedly due to the use of an unlock tool to acquire camos. While he denies any wrongdoing, suggesting he simply sought to obtain camos, Activision has emphasized its zero-tolerance stance on cheating, stressing the importance of fair play.
Uncertain Future
While some players reportedly face only fines for such infractions, Abuzah's fate within the league remains uncertain. As the CDL's Major Three approaches, scheduled to commence this Sunday against Carolina Royal Ravens, speculation arises over whether Abuzah will be able to compete with the Seattle Surge.
Despite distinctions between cheating tactics, such as wall-hacks and aimbots, and camo acquisition, all forms of unauthorized manipulation are deemed violations of the game's rules.
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