Starting with next week's season 2 update, console players of the popular Call of Duty games Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2 won't have to test their mettle against PC opponents… unless they want to.In a Call of Duty blog post,

Reaching Prestige Master in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is no small feat, but the rewards make the grind worthwhile. From permanent unlocks to exclusive cosmetic items, the system ensures you’re constantly rewarded for your progress. If you’re still climbing the ranks, my advice is to stay patient, leverage XP events, and enjoy the journey.

The first season under Black Ops 6 is almost done and dusted, so here's what you need to know about when the next one begins.

As with any competitive online game, the developers of Call of Duty are continually working on protection mechanisms to keep cheaters at bay. It’s a constant game of whack a mole, though, as cheaters work very hard,

Black Ops 6 and Warzone are struggling today in the wake of a new update for both Call of Duty games going live.

Another 136,000 ranked play accounts have been banned for cheating across both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. In a detailed update shared on social media, developer Treyarch said it recognised cheaters "are frustrating and severely impact the experience for our community" but insisted it was addressing the issue,

Black Ops 6 strengthens its anti-cheat measures, players can expect a fairer and more competitive experience, where cheaters have nowhere to hide.

In a pre-Season 2 update to the community, Activision and Treyarch revealed that 136,000 accounts have been banned for cheating. That number is up from the 19,000 accounts that were initially banned when ranked play launched.