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Call of Duty cheat service Phantom Overlay has announced plans to cease operations.

In a Telegram statement, the provider offered no reason for its immediate shutdown but clarified: "This isn't an exit scam, nor was it forced by external parties. All services will remain functional for 32 additional days."

The extended 32-day period ensures customers with 30-day subscriptions receive full value. Lifetime key holders will also receive partial refunds.

The closure carries wider implications as numerous cheat services rely on Phantom Overlay's infrastructure, potentially disrupting the cheating landscape.

"Unbelievable!" exclaimed one Twitter user (via Dexerto). "Does this mean Season 3's anti-cheat actually works?!"

Skeptical responses emerged too, with another user claiming: "Just rebranding—they operate multiple cheat brands under different names. The cheating won't stop."

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Activision recently conceded its Black Ops 6 anti-cheat measures fell short during Season 1's launch, failing to deliver on promises of one-hour cheater removal in Ranked Play.

The publisher maintains improved Ricochet Anti-Cheat systems now ban offenders faster, having terminated 19,000+ accounts recently.

Mounting cheating incidents threaten competitive integrity, prompting Activision's controversial Season 2 move allowing console players to disable PC crossplay.

While cheating plagues multiple titles, Warzone's 2020 free-to-play launch exacerbated Activision's challenges. Despite legal victories against cheat developers and massive Ricochet investments, player skepticism persists.

In separate news, details about the anticipated Warzone Verdansk map revival are expected March 10.