What is a Cronus Zen and what does it do in Call of Duty and Warzone?
ActivisionDedicated Call of Duty players invest countless hours honing their skills, yet some resort to less ethical methods, such as using a Cronus Zen. But what is a Cronus Zen, and does employing it in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 constitute cheating?
For all of Warzone’s strengths, the popular battle royale game has had a difficult history with cheaters. This unfortunate fate is practically inevitable with it being so popular and free to play.
To combat the issue, Activision invested in an advanced kernel-level anti-cheat named Ricochet. Ricochet monitors in-game analytics to identify suspicious behavior and has proved effective at reducing cheating in Call of Duty.
Luckily, Cronus Zen’s are now detectable by Ricochet since April 2023, with it being labeled a third-party hardware/software which gives players an unfair advantage.
But in spite of its ban, it’s best to know what is a Zen, and how it works.
Contents
What is a Cronus Zen and how does it work in CoD MW3 & Warzone?
The Cronus Zen is a device that allows users to use macros and digitally modify their controllers on most platforms. It can be used with the majority of controllers and potentially allow players to gain an unfair advantage.
Once connected, players run scripts via their Cronus which can range greatly. While it does have some use for accessibility and single-player games, it is best known for cheating in competitive titles like Modern Warfare 3 & Warzone.
CronusSome examples of the cheats that the Cronus Zen enables include increased aim assist, rapid-fire mods, and even zero recoil macros. However, there are thousands of scripts players can download to their Cronus Zen, meaning cheats can take all kinds of forms.
The biggest difference between the Cronus Zen and traditional cheat software like an aimbot is that the Zen changes your controller rather than the game being played. This can make it harder to detect although Activision has said that Ricochet is capable of detecting devices like the Zen.
Although, the Zen’s original purpose was meant as an emulator to allow greater accessibility for players with different controllers and needs, however, has since evolved past that.
What does a Cronus Zen do in Call of Duty?
The video below from John Glasscock shows the Cronus Zen in action, explaining how easy it is to use and how it can equate to in-game cheating. Be warned, it’ll probably frustrate any players who value fair play and competition.
Is using a Cronus Zen in Call of Duty cheating?
Yes, using a Cronus Zen to gain an advantage is cheating and explicitly against Call of Duty’s rules. Using a Cronus Zen greatly increases the risk of being banned and losing access to your account.
On April 4, Activision updated Ricochet anti-cheat to detect cheaters using controllers with a Cronus Zen attached in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.
In the official blog post, the developers explained: “These devices can provide a player with the ability to gain an unfair gameplay advantage, such as reducing or eliminating recoil.”
Activision stated that players detected using a Cronus in Cod or any other third-party hardware device will first receive a warning. Continued use will result in additional warnings and then an eventual ban.
Hopefully, these measures finally prevent Cronus Zen’s from plaguing CoD, but only time will tell. In the meantime, take a look at some of our other handy Warzone guides and content:
Best Warzone loadouts | Best Warzone PC settings for higher FPS | Best SMG loadouts Warzone Best Sniper loadouts Warzone | Do Warzone skins carry over to Warzone ? | What are Strongholds in Warzone? | All Warzone vehicles and Gas Stations | Does Warzone have SBMM? | How do Warzone circles work?