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Apex Legends Hits Record Low 4.1% Cheat Rate in Anti-Cheat Victory
Respawn Entertainment has announced a significant victory in its fight against cheaters in Apex Legends, achieving a record low infection rate of 4.1%. This marks the lowest rate since tracking began, down from a previous low of 5.8% in December 2025. The developer also reported banning over 28,000 accounts in the past two weeks, including nearly 1,000 for DMA card use, indicating a successful effort to dismantle sophisticated cheating operations and restore competitive integrity.
War Thunder Bans Over 39,000 Accounts in April Anti-Cheat Sweep
Gaijin Entertainment banned over 39,000 War Thunder accounts in April, with the majority for referral system fraud and the rest for automation and cheating software. The company also clawed back 1.4 billion Silver Lions from exploiters. This enforcement action highlights systematic abuse and Gaijin's commitment to maintaining the game's economic integrity through transparency and robust anti-cheat measures.
Rocket League will get Easy Anti-Cheat next week
Psyonix announced that Rocket League will implement Easy Anti-Cheat software next week. Further details regarding this decision will be shared by the company in the coming days.
NARAKA Drops the Hammer on 48 Cheaters, Offers Legendary Skin Bounty
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT has publicly banned 48 cheaters and introduced a new bounty system rewarding players with legendary skins for successfully reporting hackers. This initiative aims to leverage the community for anti-cheat efforts, offering tiered rewards based on the accuracy and quantity of reports. The developers are emphasizing official reporting channels to maintain competitive integrity in the battle royale genre.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has announced improvements to its anti-cheat system. The update aims to enhance the integrity of the game and provide a fairer experience for players.
NARAKA Banned 49 Cheaters But Only 1 Player Reported Them
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT's latest anti-cheat report revealed that while their automated systems banned 49 cheaters in one week, only one player submitted a report. The developers have implemented a reward system to incentivize player reporting, including a Legendary spear skin. This situation highlights a disconnect between advanced detection technology and community involvement in maintaining fair play.
Valve Reportedly Developing “SteamGPT” AI Tool for Support and Anti-Cheat
Valve is reportedly developing an internal AI system named SteamGPT, discovered through code analysis. This tool is expected to enhance customer support, moderation, and anti-cheat efforts, particularly for Counter-Strike 2. While unconfirmed by Valve, SteamGPT could play a significant role in the platform's backend operations.
Valve rumoured to be working on 'SteamGPT' AI bot for support and anti-cheat functions
Reports suggest Valve is developing an internal AI tool referred to as 'SteamGPT', potentially for customer support and anti-cheat functions. While the exact implementation remains unclear, references in source code indicate Valve is exploring AI for tasks like handling support queries and analyzing player data.
Bungie promises "zero tolerance" for Marathon cheaters with new reporting tools
Bungie is implementing new reporting tools and enhancing cheat detection methods in Marathon to combat cheating and toxicity. The developer has a zero-tolerance policy and is actively banning confirmed cheaters, with further improvements to anti-cheat systems planned. Recent updates also adjusted the game's Bubble Shield and melee combat effectiveness.
We have a zero-tolerance policy around cheating" - Bungie targets Marathon cheaters as it unveils new plans to combat them
Bungie has stated a zero-tolerance policy towards cheating in Marathon, announcing plans to improve cheat detection and player reporting tools. The developer is actively banning cheaters and will continue to invest in anti-cheat measures to protect the integrity of the game. Future updates will include better voice chat moderation and anti-stream-sniping features.
As frustration with Marathon cheaters intensifies, Bungie says improvements to its 'zero-tolerance policy around cheating' are underway: 'This is an area that we will continue to invest in'
Bungie has acknowledged player frustration with cheating in Marathon's new Ranked mode and stated that improvements to its anti-cheat systems are underway. The company is actively banning confirmed cheaters and continuously refining its detection methods to protect the game's competitive integrity. Bungie is also iterating on player reporting tools and exploring in-game notifications for actions taken based on reports.
Apex Legends Drops the Hammer: 73K Cheaters Banned in Season 28 Crackdown
Respawn Entertainment announced that over 73,000 Apex Legends accounts were banned for cheating during Season 28, with the vast majority on PC. The bans targeted various infractions, including hardware-level devices like XIM and Titan, as well as DMA devices and HWID spoofers. This crackdown highlights Respawn's ongoing commitment to competitive integrity and suggests a move towards more continuous anti-cheat monitoring.
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An update for the RICHOCHET Anti-Cheat system was released for Season 03. The update focuses on improving the anti-cheat measures within the game.
Call Of Duty Gets Anti-Cheat Upgrades And New 2FA Requirements For Season 3
Activision is implementing significant anti-cheat upgrades and new two-factor authentication requirements for PC players in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3. These measures include enhanced detection of unapproved third-party hardware and mandatory Microsoft two-factor authentication for new free-to-play accounts, with plans to expand to existing accounts soon.
NARAKA Drops Legendary Rewards for Snitching on Cheaters — Only 2 Players Earned Them
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT has introduced a new anti-cheat system that rewards players with legendary skins for reporting cheaters. During the first week, 15 cheaters were banned, but only two players earned rewards, highlighting a potential disconnect between developer detection and player reporting. The system uses tiered rewards to incentivize accurate reporting and aims to leverage community policing to maintain a fair gaming environment.
Valve VAC bans a million CS2 accounts in one day
Valve has issued one million VAC bans for Counter-Strike 2 accounts in a single day, indicating a significant crackdown on cheating. Separately, Razer has launched the NiKo Collection, a line of gaming peripherals co-designed with Counter-Strike legend Nikola 'NiKo' Kovač.
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Valve's anti-cheat system, VAC, has banned approximately one million accounts in Counter-Strike 2 within a single day. This significant action highlights Valve's ongoing efforts to combat cheating in the popular PC title.
Marvel Rivals Devs Confirm Nintendo Switch 2 Version Is in the Works
NetEase, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has confirmed that a version for the Nintendo Switch is in development. The game has implemented an "Victim Compensation Protocol" to address issues with players being paid to intentionally lose matches.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Drops Legendary Rewards for Community Cheat Hunters
24 Entertainment has implemented a new anti-cheat reward system for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, incentivizing players to report cheaters with in-game rewards, including a legendary spear skin. This community-driven approach aims to foster a fair competitive environment by rewarding accurate reporting and complementing automated detection systems.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has revealed its anti-cheat roadmap for 2026. The update outlines the developer's plans to enhance security measures and combat cheating within the game.