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Valorant is winning the war against PC gaming cheaters
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November 4, 2024

Valorant is winning the war against PC gaming cheaters

In 2020, multiplayer games experienced a surge in cheating during COVID-19 lockdowns, with titles like Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG, and Destiny 2 struggling against aimbots and wallhacks. Riot Games launched Valorant with its anti-cheat system, Vanguard, which has effectively deterred cheat developers. Vanguard employs a kernel-level driver that detects unauthorized access attempts and has led to a decrease in traditional software cheats, although some cheaters have shifted to hardware solutions like direct memory access (DMA) techniques. Vanguard has also been successful in detecting and blocking suspicious hardware-level DMA attempts. Currently, triggerbots account for about 80 percent of cheats in Valorant. Vanguard was introduced to League of Legends, resulting in over 175,000 account bans. A study from the University of Birmingham indicated that Valorant has the top anti-cheat system, while other games like Call of Duty: Warzone continue to struggle. Riot is exploring collaborations with Microsoft to enhance security and may adjust Vanguard's activation based on Windows 11 features. There are no plans for Linux support due to risks of kernel manipulation. The potential rise of AI-powered cheats presents a new challenge, as AI could replicate human gameplay, complicating anti-cheat efforts.
GTA Online Adds BattlEye Anti-Cheat After 9 Years on PC
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September 18, 2024

GTA Online Adds BattlEye Anti-Cheat After 9 Years on PC

Rockstar Games has integrated BattlEye anti-cheat software into GTA Online to combat persistent cheating issues. This kernel-level anti-cheat system is designed to enhance player security and improve the overall multiplayer experience. Players using Steam or the Rockstar Games Launcher can disable BattlEye for single-player Story Mode. The update also includes fixes for crashes and issues with multiplayer invites. The implementation of BattlEye is seen as a commitment from Rockstar to provide a fairer gameplay environment and suggests ongoing support for GTA Online as development for GTA 6 continues.
Rockstar Games Leak GTA 6 PC Folders With GTA V PC Current Gen Upgrades And Red Dead Redemption on PC - RockstarINTEL
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September 17, 2024

Rockstar Games Leak GTA 6 PC Folders With GTA V PC Current Gen Upgrades And Red Dead Redemption on PC – RockstarINTEL

Rockstar Games has leaked information about future projects, including hints at GTA 6 and a potential Red Dead Redemption port for PC. An update for GTA V on PC introduced a third-party anti-cheat system, BattlEye, and suggested that a "Gen9" version of GTA V has been in development since early 2023. The update also revealed three folders: an Americas folder, a GTAV Gen9 folder, and a Red Dead Redemption folder, with "Project Americas" being the codename for GTA VI. The folders were found to be nearly empty and have since been hidden from users who haven't updated. Tez2, a known insider, shared links from SteamDB related to the Gen9 version of GTA V and the Red Dead Redemption port, increasing speculation about these titles.
GTA Online gets the anti-cheat support on PC it's sorely needed for the last 9 years, but Steam Deck players are paying the price
AppWizard
September 17, 2024

GTA Online gets the anti-cheat support on PC it’s sorely needed for the last 9 years, but Steam Deck players are paying the price

Rockstar Games has integrated the third-party anti-cheat software, BattlEye, into the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V as part of a title update coinciding with the game's eleven-year anniversary. BattlEye can impose hardware-level bans on players caught cheating, preventing their computers from accessing the game. Historically, GTA Online has faced challenges with cheaters, including exploits that caused game slowdowns and forced players into spectator mode. The introduction of BattlEye aims to reduce these disruptive exploits and improve the gaming experience in public lobbies.
After Helldivers 2 cheaters undercut its latest Major Order by turning in millions of bug bits at once, Arrowhead canceled the whole thing with an in-universe justification: 'The ones submitting false samples have had their pet fish summarily executed'
AppWizard
August 18, 2024

After Helldivers 2 cheaters undercut its latest Major Order by turning in millions of bug bits at once, Arrowhead canceled the whole thing with an in-universe justification: ‘The ones submitting false samples have had their pet fish summarily executed’

Arrowhead Games addressed cheating in Helldivers 2, where players disrupted the latest Major Order by submitting counterfeit samples. In response, non-cheating players were rewarded with Medals, while cheaters faced humorous consequences, such as having their “pet fish executed.” The Major Order required players to collect samples over four days, but many completed objectives too quickly, raising suspicions. Despite anti-cheat software, hackers exploited cheats for unfair advantages. A community member suggested "sample duplication cheats" contributed to the issue. Arrowhead plans a manual investigation to identify cheaters. The outcome of the Major Order will be considered a failure, despite rewards for honest players, reflecting ongoing unrest in the community regarding game mechanics.
Respawn walks back Apex Legends battle pass changes
AppWizard
July 25, 2024

Respawn walks back Apex Legends battle pass changes

Respawn has reversed the changes to the battle pass in Apex Legends following backlash from players. Players can now earn the battle pass by completing tasks in the first half of the season and have the option to purchase it with in-game currency in the second half. Respawn acknowledged that they could have handled the changes better and promised to be more timely, transparent, and consistent in the future.
Apex Legends gets the ol' Steam review bomb treatment
AppWizard
July 10, 2024

Apex Legends gets the ol’ Steam review bomb treatment

The new Apex Legends battle pass system has sparked controversy among players, with Respawn introducing two shorter passes per season instead of one long one. Despite claims that the new passes will offer the same number of legendary skins with less filler, over 1,300 negative reviews flooded in on Steam in response. The community's strong negative reaction may prompt EA and Respawn to reconsider their decision, with the new system expected to be implemented in Season 22 in August.
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