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Multiplayer games dominate the modern gaming industry for their fun and teamplay experience. However, toxicity and harassment issues have also plagued the community with the rise of these games. Players are throwing insults and engaging in hate speech.
In response to these growing concerns, game developers are constantly finding and implementing new ways to grow a more positive and welcoming gaming environment. Recently, Riot Games introduced new guidelines forValorantthat include a Hardware ban for severe toxicity cases.
Call of Duty’s Different Approach to Maintaining Fair Play
With the recentValorantdevelopers’ announcement, they have made clear that harassment and toxicity are not what they want in their game. Developers made it very clear that if they found a very severe or repeated case against a player, they would use hardware bans as a measure to combat toxic behavior.
When talking about multiplayer games, the first title that comes to mind isCall of Duty.The toxicity is present but the game has an even bigger issue to handle. The number of cheaters in the general matchmaking lobby was very vast and it was affecting the whole lobby.
A Hardware Ban is a serious measure as the banned players won’t be able to play the game with the same hardware. However,Call of Dutyhas long used hardware bans as a means to combat cheating within its player base. By implementing hardware bans, the game aims to make it more difficult for cheaters to simply create new accounts and continue their activities.
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Call of Duty‘s use of this measure is focused mainly on cheating. This key difference highlights the multifaceted nature of online gaming communities and also the various challenges that developers have to face to maintain a fair and enjoyable playing environment.
Valorant’s Bold Move in Creating a Safe and Inclusive Gaming Environment
Anna Donlon, Studio Head forValorant, shared the new guidelines that will be implemented in the game to prevent toxic behavior in the community. She said,“I am a Human, a parent, a caregiver, and a team lead, in almost every aspect of my life, I feel this deep responsibility to protect people, and this is no different.”
A message from@RiotSuperCakesabout the current state of player behavior and upcoming changes to make our community a better placepic.twitter.com/eiwoGsB930
— VALORANT (@VALORANT)July 04, 2025
Donlon said her ultimate goal is to create a game environment where every player can have fun and feel valued. These statements have been echoed by developers, who know the impact that toxic behavior can have on the gaming experience.
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Whether it is combating cheating or tackling toxicity, all the developers’ goals remain the same: to create a welcoming gaming environment where players of all backgrounds can join together to enjoy their favorite games.
Shubham Chaurasia
Gaming Writer
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
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