CoD player wins suit against Activision over unfair ban

A dedicated player named b00lin endured a remarkable 763-day battle against Activision to overturn an unjust ban and restore their Steam reputation. Their comprehensive blog post chronicles this extraordinary legal journey.

The controversy began when b00lin received an unexplained ban after enjoying over 36 hours of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta gameplay in December 2023. While initially dismissing it as beta test errors, Activision maintained the ban despite b00lin's formal appeals. Where most players might surrender, b00lin chose legal action.

Throughout proceedings, Activision refused to disclose evidence justifying the ban, citing security protocols—even when b00lin merely requested basic details about the flagged software.

The court revealed Activision's legal team couldn't substantiate cheating allegations, exposing the company's strict anti-cheat confidentiality stance. The 2025 ruling favored b00lin, mandating Activision remove the ban and compensate legal expenses.