Why Hasn’t Activision Permanently Banned and Actively Monitored GorgoKnight Yet?

It’s beyond comprehension that Call of Duty streamer “Ghost Knight” (@GorgoKnight) is still allowed to exist within the game’s ecosystem. For years, this player has blatantly and repeatedly violated Activision’s terms of service, flagrantly bypassing bans, creating alternate accounts, exploiting the system, and outright mocking the anti-cheat efforts meant to preserve competitive integrity. The fact that he can still log in at all is a glaring failure on Activision’s part. By now, his account—and every single one tied to him—should have been permanently banned and meticulously monitored to prevent his inevitable attempts to bypass the rules yet again.

A Track Record of Rule-Breaking That Can’t Be Ignored

GorgoKnight’s history in the Call of Duty community isn’t just questionable—it’s outright indefensible. This isn’t a case of a one-time mistake or misunderstanding. For years, he has demonstrated a calculated disregard for the rules, continually finding ways to exploit the system and evade punishment. Here’s a breakdown of his most egregious actions:

  • Bypassing Shadowbans via Alternate Accounts: Instead of accepting the consequences of his actions, he’s consistently hopped onto alternate accounts to bypass restrictions and continue playing, effectively spitting in the face of Activision’s anti-cheat measures.
  • Manipulating Detection Systems: His gameplay stats—often bordering on the absurd—have been flagged time and time again, yet he somehow manages to slip through the cracks.
  • Exploiting Loopholes: Whether it’s abusing matchmaking, using third-party software, or manipulating in-game mechanics, GorgoKnight has repeatedly sought out and exploited any vulnerability he can find to gain an unfair advantage.

This isn’t just a player bending the rules; this is someone actively and knowingly breaking them on a consistent basis. Allowing him to continue is an insult to every player who follows the rules and respects the competitive landscape of the game.

Even Activision Knows He’s a Problem

The most damning evidence against GorgoKnight comes from within Activision itself. According to fellow streamer Huskers, Rob Taylor, a member of Activision’s Influencer Team, outright called GorgoKnight’s account “suspicious.” During a conversation, Huskers revealed:

This isn’t speculation—it’s confirmation that Activision is fully aware of the problem. If someone on the Influencer Team has flagged his account as suspicious, then it’s clear that GorgoKnight’s behavior isn’t just being noticed by the community—it’s also on Activision’s radar. So why hasn’t action been taken?

Where’s the Monitoring and Accountability?

For a player with such a blatant history of violating Activision’s terms of service, there is no excuse for the lack of meaningful enforcement. Here’s what should have been done years ago:

  1. Permanent Account Bans: Every account tied to GorgoKnight—main or alternate—should have been permanently banned without any chance of appeal. His ability to bypass bans is a direct result of weak enforcement.
  2. Hardware and IP Bans: To prevent him from simply creating new accounts, Activision should have implemented hardware bans to lock him out of the game entirely. This is a basic measure for repeat offenders.
  3. Active Monitoring: Every account tied to his gameplay style, IP address, or purchase history should be actively monitored. Any suspicious behavior should result in instant account termination.
  4. Zero Tolerance Policy: At this point, any attempt to bypass bans, exploit systems, or violate the rules should result in immediate and permanent consequences.

Activision’s failure to take these steps is a glaring oversight. GorgoKnight isn’t just a rogue player—he’s a repeat offender whose ongoing presence actively undermines the anti-cheat system and the integrity of the game.

Playing the Victim (Again)

Despite his long history of violations, GorgoKnight continues to play the victim—this time, taking to Twitter to complain about being shadowbanned:

“Being shadowed is the most ANNOYING thing ever, I’ve spent so much on bundles that I can’t even use. Can’t grind ranked either and get asked all day ‘why not on your own account’ 👍🏼”

The entitlement on display here is staggering. Imagine blatantly violating the rules for years, spending thousands on in-game bundles, and then crying about not being able to use them because you’ve been banned.

And then, in a poetic twist of fate, he followed up with another tweet:

“I lied, my PC bricking is way more annoying.”

Whether it’s bad luck or just the universe’s way of telling him to stop, it’s hard to muster any sympathy.

Activision Needs to Step Up

The fact that GorgoKnight is still a topic of discussion is a testament to Activision’s failure to enforce its own rules. Shadowbans clearly aren’t enough to stop him, and the lack of permanent consequences has only emboldened his behavior.

Activision needs to take immediate and decisive action:

  • Permanently ban his accounts.
  • Implement hardware bans
  • Actively monitor all future attempts to bypass bans.
  • Enforce a zero-tolerance policy moving forward.

At this point, there’s no room for leniency. GorgoKnight has shown time and time again that he has no respect for the rules or the community. If Activision truly cares about the integrity of its game, it’s time to make an example out of him.

No more shadowbans. No more warnings. No more second chances. Permanently shut him down and ensure he can never exploit the system again. Enough is enough.