Regardless of the game, it’s never fun to deal with cheaters. It’s not just first-person shooters like Call of Duty that are plagued with cheaters— even a game like The Division 2, which is primarily about PvE, also gets its fair share of bad actors.
It’s commendable that the developers are actively banning cheaters in this looter shooter, but unfortunately, some legitimate accounts have been caught up in the process, albeit unintentionally. Today, the developers acknowledged this issue with an official statement and have asked for patience from the community.
### The Division 2 Bans Affect Legit Players, And Ubisoft Is Working On It
In a statement posted on the official The Division 2 X (formerly Twitter) account, the developers shared:
> “As we previously communicated, we are undergoing a sanction process aimed at ensuring fair gameplay for everyone. During this process, we identified technical issues that have affected some accounts unintentionally. We’re actively working to restore all accounts that were unintentionally affected due to technical issues. These restorations will continue over the coming hours.”
The team is urging players to be patient as they continue to assess the best way to carry out sanctions without impacting innocent players.
### The Impact of Cheaters on Gaming Communities
Dealing with cheaters, whether in competitive or PvE settings, takes a toll on gamers. In fact, one study found that 50% of gamers have considered quitting gaming due to cheaters—something that is all too understandable.
Given that Ubisoft is pushing ahead with more content for The Division 2 into next year, including the major Survivors expansion, it’s crucial to resolve these ban issues now before they escalate into a bigger problem.
### Progress Against Cheating in Online Games
Cheaters have always been a problem in online games, but we have seen significant progress in recent years. For example, Battlefield 6 recently achieved a notable success by banning users of Cronus Zen, a popular cheating device.
If you know someone affected by The Division 2’s accidental bans, reassure them that Ubisoft is actively working on the issue. However, there is no set timetable for when all affected accounts will be restored, so the process might take some time.
Stay tuned for updates, and let’s hope fair play is fully restored soon!
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