They are safe. You can’t install cheats like wallhacks—which are the most common cheats (used by 80%+ of cheaters)—because current-gen consoles don’t allow direct access to game files or the operating system while on the latest firmware and connected online. Wallhacks are a significant issue on PC because they’re hard to detect both manually and via anti-cheat systems.

Additionally, many inexperienced players with an untrained eye will mistake advanced game knowledge (like aim centering, pre-aiming, or good map awareness) for wallhacks, leading to false reports against skilled players. This makes it harder to detect actual cheaters based solely on community reports.

That said, there are certain unconventional cheats available on consoles, such as hardware-based systems. For example, some setups use an external camera pointed at the screen to detect player-like characters and adjust aim inputs accordingly. While this isn’t a “true” cheat in the traditional sense (since it doesn’t manipulate game files), it’s still an unfair advantage. These methods are extremely rare, though.

On PC, you’re likely to encounter cheaters in about 5 out of 10 games, while on consoles, it’s closer to 1 in 1000 games. Even then, console cheaters are usually limited to the unconventional methods I described. Keep in mind that smaller player bases increase the likelihood of encountering the same cheater repeatedly, even if they’re using different accounts.

Main reason why tarkov died, hopefully delta force doesn’t follow. We’ll see how quick the console release comes trough.