Call of Duty now has a guide on how to enable its convoluted security features so you can play the Modern Warfare 4 beta on PC
Ahead of the Modern Warfare 4 beta’s first weekend, Activision’s Ricochet anti-cheat team has published a detailed guide to help PC players enable the security features necessary for online play. The guide addresses the setup of TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module 2.0) and Secure Boot, Windows security features that have been standard requirements in Call of Duty for the past couple of years.
A key distinction with Modern Warfare 4 is that these security restrictions are being tightened compared to previous entries. Players who previously met the requirements for Black Ops 7 and the current version of Warzone may encounter restrictions when attempting to access the Modern Warfare 4 beta without additional configuration.
The release of the comprehensive guide suggests that these enhanced security requirements have caused confusion among PC players preparing to access the beta. Activision is providing step-by-step instructions to clarify the process for enabling these features on their systems. TPM 2.0 requires compatible hardware and BIOS configuration, while Secure Boot is a firmware security feature typically enabled through Windows startup settings. The stricter approach underscores Activision’s commitment to combating cheating through its Ricochet anti-cheat system.