Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta Bans “Arc Raiders” Chat Mentions
▼ Summary
– The phrase “Arc Raiders” is being censored in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta’s chat function, while other game names like Battlefield 6 are not.
– Censorship in games typically targets profanity and offensive terms, making the blocking of a specific game title unusual.
– The censorship only occurs when “Arc” and “Raiders” are used together, as the individual words are not blocked in the chat.
– The Call of Duty beta has been well-received with new updates and modes, and Activision has addressed most cheating issues.
– Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases on November 14, while Arc Raiders is set for October 30 with an open beta starting October 17.
Players diving into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta are discovering an unusual censorship rule in the game’s chat system. While exploring the upcoming FPS, they’ve found that typing the phrase “Arc Raiders”, the title of another major game releasing this year, gets automatically blocked. This type of filtering is common for preventing profanity or offensive language, but restricting the name of a competing title is far less typical.
Interestingly, the censorship only applies when both words appear together. Typing “Arc” or “Raiders” individually does not trigger the filter. Even more curious is the fact that “Battlefield 6,” widely seen as Black Ops 7’s primary rival, remains completely uncensored. This selective blocking has left players speculating about the reasoning behind it.
Video clips demonstrating the censorship have spread across social media, and outlets like Eurogamer have verified the behavior in the beta. In a coincidental twist, Arc Raiders players recently noticed that the EA App’s chat feature was also filtering the game’s own title, though terms like “Call of Duty” were unaffected. That issue was resolved with a quick patch after it gained attention online.
Beyond this quirky chat limitation, the Black Ops 7 beta has been largely well-received. Over the past weekend, developers rolled out fresh adjustments and new game modes, earning positive feedback from the community. Initial concerns about widespread cheating have also been addressed, with Activision reporting that the overwhelming majority of offenders have already been banned.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is scheduled to launch on November 14, giving players an early look at its features ahead of the full release. Meanwhile, Arc Raiders is set to arrive on October 30, with an open beta planned for the weekend of October 17. Based on impressions from its first beta, the game offers exciting, high-energy gameplay that shooter fans won’t want to miss.
(Source: EUROGAMER)
