Anti-cheat Software
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Helldivers 2's GameGuard cheat policing "wasn't as effective as it could have been", cue a switch to Easy Anti-Cheat as part of a crackdown on cheat mods
Arrowhead is switching Helldivers 2 from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat due to GameGuard's ineffectiveness. This move aims to improve game integrity and combat cheat mods, though some cosmetic mods may require updates. Easy Anti-Cheat is a widely used industry standard found in games like Elden Ring and Fortnite.
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This article analyzes the effectiveness and detection methods of anti-cheat software used in popular online games like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Call of Duty, and Fortnite. It details how systems like VAC, Vanguard, Ricochet, and BattlEye utilize machine learning and kernel-level monitoring to identify cheaters, emphasizing that 'undetectable' software only reduces risk, not eliminate it. The piece also covers the consequences of bans, including account wipes, potential IP bans, and damage to streaming or esports careers, while noting that false positives can occur.
