Activision Loses Lawsuit Over COD Ban

A player known as b00lin waged a 763-day legal battle against Activision, ultimately overturning an unfair ban and restoring their Steam reputation. The saga began in December 2023 after b00lin played over 36 hours of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta. Initially dismissed as a technical error, Activision's refusal to lift the ban spurred b00lin into action.

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While most players would have conceded, b00lin's persistence led to a court case. Activision, citing security concerns, refused to provide evidence of cheating, even withholding seemingly innocuous details like the name of the flagged software. However, in court, Activision's lawyers were unable to present any proof of wrongdoing, highlighting the company's stringent anti-cheat secrecy. The court ruled in b00lin's favor, ordering Activision to cover legal fees and lift the ban, a victory finally achieved in early 2025.