Call of Duty's Code of Conduct Revised by Activision to Tackle Toxic Behavior

Activision Blizzard has revamped the code of conduct for Call of Duty, aiming to curb player harassment, and has provided additional information on its voice moderation system. In a recent update posted on the Call of Duty blog, the publisher outlined the expected behavior from players, revising its code of conduct to 'more accurately reflect its dedication to preventing the use of its games for discriminatory or violent purposes.' The update focused on enhancing the 'Treat Everyone with Respect' aspect of the code, emphasizing that bullying, harassment, or derogatory comments based on factors like race, gender, sexual orientation, age, culture, faith, abilities, or nationality are not tolerated. Additionally, the promotion of discrimination or violence through any individual, agenda, or movement is also prohibited. The company has also reaffirmed its stance on cheating, reminding players that they are accountable for their account activities and that using cheats, including external software, is unacceptable, as stated in the Values section of its website. Furthermore, Activision Blizzard has shared findings from its new voice moderation system, which was introduced on August 30, 2023, and is currently in its beta phase. Since its launch, over two million accounts have been subject to automated reporting by the voice moderation system, resulting in an 8% decrease in repeat offenders. However, only a fifth of players have reported disruptive behavior, prompting Activision Blizzard to seek user feedback to encourage more reporting.