GameDoes Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 declares RICOCHET Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Anti-cheat | RICOCHET Anti-Cheat (kernel-level) |
|---|---|
| Third-party account | Activision Account |
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 declares RICOCHET Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 requires a Activision Account.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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