Activision has recently provided an update on its in-game voice chat moderation system for Call of Duty, promising to maintain the delicate balance between reducing exposure to harmful language and preserving the essence of competitive banter among players. While the studio aims to shield gamers from hate speech and harassment, it recognizes that a bit of trash talk is part and parcel of the Call of Duty experience.
Having been integrated into the voice chat system introduced in Modern Warfare 3 back in 2023, some players argue that the system feels overly restrictive.
As Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone prepare for Season 2, launching on January 28, players are eager for new content following the unusually lengthy first season. However, the community is abuzz with concerns that the game is currently in a difficult spot. Issues like rampant cheating have led to a stark 50% drop in the player base on Steam. To address these issues, Activision has detailed a slew of bug fixes and improvements intended for the launch of Season 2, aiming to restore the community’s faith.
According to a recent blog post by Activision, voice chat moderation continues to be a critical tool in curbing offensive behavior without hampering the playful trash talk authentic to the franchise. They’ve clarified that the system aims to strike at the root of derogatory speech and are actively monitoring and refining the system to distinguish between spirited competition and harmful communication.
Activision has revealed plans to release a progress update later in the year, evaluating the effectiveness of voice and text moderation. Although the system first appeared in Modern Warfare 3, it has sparked debate among fans who feel it overly scrutinizes in-game interactions.
In another part of the update, the studio revealed some disappointing news for the next season of Call of Duty. Due to a flood of bugs, glitches, and cheating issues, they will be dialing down the amount of fresh content for Warzone’s Season 2. Instead, they are focusing efforts on enhancing gameplay experience and resolving technical issues, leading to a rescheduling of some planned content to future updates.
