CrossFire is a long-running online first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Smilegate Entertainment. While it enjoys a loyal player base in the Philippines and other countries, CrossFire has also struggled with persistent technical issues—especially bugs and cheating. These problems have affected gameplay quality and player trust over the years.

1.wall bugs/glitches - Players sometimes get stuck in walls or are able to shoot through certain map textures, giving them an unfair advantage.

2.hit registration error - There are frequent complaints about bullets not registering, even when aiming directly at enemies. This issue often causes frustration during competitive matches.

3.sound bugs - Players occasionally report missing or delayed sound effects, such as footsteps or gunfire, which are essential in gameplay for locating enemies.

4.lag and teleporting - Due to server issues or client-side problems, players may experience random teleporting or opponents who appear to “skip” across the map.

5.Ui and loading bugs - Due to server issues or client-side problems, players may experience random teleporting or opponents who appear to “skip” across the map.

CHEATING AND HACKING ISSUES

Cheating is a more serious and long-term problem in CrossFire, especially in ranked and competitive matches. Despite repeated efforts by developers to ban cheaters and improve the anti-cheat system, several types of hacks remain common:

This cheat allows players to see enemies through walls, giving them an unfair advantage in locating and ambushing opponents.

Aimbots automatically aim and shoot for the player, resulting in perfect accuracy. This is extremely unfair and heavily disrupts gameplay balance.

Speed hackers move much faster than normal, making them difficult or impossible to kill

These cheats remove weapon recoil and bullet spread, allowing for perfectly accurate shots even when firing continuously.

Some players abuse zombie mode bugs to become invincible or invisible to humans, especially in custom rooms.

DEVELOPER ACTIONS AND ANTI-CHEAT MEASURES

Smilegate and its publishing partners in the Philippines have made efforts to combat cheating, including:

BAN WAVES: Periodic banning of accounts found using third-party tools.

PLAYER REPORTS: In-game and website reporting tools for *u*****ou* behavior.

MACRO BAN (2025) Recently, the use of macros—automated keystroke software—was officially banned to ensure fair play.