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Embark promises to get stricter with Arc Raiders bans as cheaters continue to plague the extraction shooter: "No…
Embark Studios is implementing stricter anti-cheat measures and harsher punishments for cheaters in their extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. The studio acknowledges that cheating remains an ongoing issue and is improving its detection systems, including machine learning models and kernel-level protection. Permanent bans are now standard for all known cheat programs, with expanded license restrictions and potential hardware bans for repeat offenders.
Activision cites data claiming cheating in games is an $8.5bn industry; 69% of online multiplayer studios consider cheating "a significant or very significant problem"
Activision reports that cheating in video games has become an $8.5 billion industry, with cheat developers earning billions annually. A survey indicates 69% of online multiplayer studios consider cheating a significant problem, leading to decreased player retention and revenue loss. Companies like Anybrain are developing multi-faceted security solutions to combat this evolving threat.
A guide to identifying cheating in online video games in 2026
This guide details the evolving landscape of cheating in online video games as of 2026, highlighting the impact of generative AI and traditional tools. It breaks down seven primary categories of cheating, including AI bots, computer vision, direct memory access, state manipulation, overlays/ESP, automation/macros, and exploits. The article emphasizes the need for developers to implement multi-layered anti-cheat solutions and collaborate with the community to ensure fair play.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairman
Several key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.
