player accessibility Archives

AppWizard

February 1, 2026

‘Anyone mad is a cheater:’ Players are divided as Rust beefs up anti-cheat with more effective—and invasive—upgrades

The presence of a "cheat community" in Rust has led to harassment of developers, prompting Facepunch to implement security measures similar to those in other games, including Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) requirements. Starting in March, server owners will have the option to allow connections only from players with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 enabled, with plans to potentially make this mandatory. This decision is influenced by the effectiveness of invasive anti-cheat strategies, although it has faced mixed reactions from the community regarding accessibility and system upgrades. Facepunch has also decided against bringing Rust to Linux or Proton due to these evolving anti-cheat protocols.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

Stellar Blade devs seem as confused as everyone else as the action-RPG’s PC port gets region locked in over 100 countries despite no PSN requirements: “May I ask where you live?”

Stellar Blade will be available on PC without requiring a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, but it is subject to region-locking limitations affecting over 100 countries, making it inaccessible to many potential players. This has led to frustration among users, as demonstrated by a tweet from a disappointed player. Shift Up, the game's developer, is engaging with users on Twitter to understand the situation better. While Sony has moved away from enforcing PSN requirements for its PC games, the region-locking issue persists in several recent releases, including The Last of Us 2 Remastered and Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

TrendTechie

February 5, 2025

На торренты слили первую крупную игру 2025 года

Dynasty Warriors: Origins was released in 2025 and does not use Denuvo protection, leading to its quick availability on torrent sites. It features hack-and-slash gameplay with strategic mechanics, allowing players to command heroes and squads in battles. The game received a score of 81 out of 100 on OpenCritic and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.

AppWizard

November 21, 2024

Microsoft says Flight Simulator 2024 still suffers from access problems despite adding more server capacity to handle demand

Microsoft has acknowledged ongoing challenges with MSFS 2024, particularly regarding stability and frequent crashes. The company has increased server capacity to improve player accessibility, but issues persist for many users. The launch faced significant problems, with many players unable to access or install the game. Microsoft did not provide pre-launch codes to reviewers, limiting evaluations. The game's servers were only tested with 200,000 simulated users prior to launch, but actual player numbers exceeded this, straining backend systems. The mission service database is at full capacity, affecting in-game missions, and some default aircraft are missing from user libraries. Microsoft has not provided a clear timeline for restoring full functionality.