Call of Duty Player Hit with 67-Year Ban for In-Game Chat Violations

A Call of Duty player has been slapped with an astonishing 67-year ban from in-game communications due to violations of the game’s chat policy. This extreme penalty highlights Call of Duty’s ongoing efforts to combat online toxicity, a persistent issue in the world of multiplayer gaming.

The Double-Edged Sword of Online Multiplayer

While online multiplayer games like Call of Duty foster global connections and teamwork, they also provide fertile ground for toxic behavior and inappropriate interactions. Moderating these environments has become a major responsibility for developers of high-profile titles, including Destiny 2, Marvel Rivals, and Fortnite.

In the past, developers have issued harsh penalties to players who violate community standards. For example, Fortnite once banned a player for over 1,000 years. Now, Call of Duty is making headlines with a similarly extreme measure.

The Ban That Shocked the Community

Reddit user Jefedadon762 shared their experience of being banned from Call of Duty’s in-game public chats for 24,488 days—that’s approximately 67 years. According to the in-game notification, this penalty was the result of chat behavior that violated Call of Duty’s Code of Conduct. Strangely, the message labeled the ban as a "temporary suspension," prompting jokes from fellow players.

One commenter quipped, “Bro, chill, it’s temporary,” while another joked, “The next Call of Duty will be out by then. I’d just wait for that.”

The post sparked widespread amusement and speculation, with players joking about what kind of behavior could warrant such a lengthy ban. “Did you say the same bad words you hear the in-game characters say?” one user asked sarcastically. Others, however, used the opportunity to criticize the game’s moderation policies, arguing that Call of Duty might be too strict on “trash talk,” a long-standing tradition in competitive gaming.

Why Such a Harsh Penalty?

While Jefedadon762 didn’t disclose the exact behavior that led to the ban, it’s likely that the punishment stems from repeated violations. Most online games implement a strike system, where first-time offenders receive lighter penalties, but repeated offenses trigger escalating consequences.

This multi-decade ban suggests that the player may have been flagged for inappropriate behavior multiple times, pushing Call of Duty to impose an exceptionally long suspension.

Call of Duty’s Ongoing Fight Against Toxicity and Cheating

This ban is part of Call of Duty’s broader campaign to maintain a healthy online environment. Beyond tackling toxic chat behavior, developers are also cracking down on cheaters.

Powered by the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, Treyarch recently announced that over 130,000 cheaters had been banned since the launch of ranked play in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

The Bigger Picture: Balancing Moderation and Player Freedom

While many players applaud Call of Duty for taking a firm stance against toxicity, others argue that the game risks alienating its community by being too strict on what some see as harmless banter.

The challenge for developers lies in striking the right balance—ensuring competitive environments remain fun and fair while allowing room for the kind of playful trash talk that’s been a part of gaming culture for years.

For Jefedadon762, however, that balance clearly tipped too far, resulting in a ban that won’t lift until the year 2092—a date by which the Call of Duty universe will likely look very different, if it even still exists.