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Helldivers 2 Review Bombed on Steam After Anti-Cheat Friendly Fire
Arrowhead's implementation of Easy Anti-Cheat in Helldivers 2 has led to widespread review bombing on Steam. While intended to combat cheaters, the new system has broken mods used by players for game enhancements, causing significant community backlash.
Helldivers 2 celebrates Liberty Day with a free gun, accidentally locks out tons of players with its new anti-cheat
Helldivers 2 is celebrating Liberty Day with in-game decorations and a new weapon, the AR-23L Liberator Legacy. However, many PC players are unable to access the game due to issues with the recently implemented Easy Anti-Cheat software, causing widespread frustration within the community.
After asking "how am I not banned," Arc Raiders streamer gets hardware banned for aimbotting as Embark takes…
A streamer known as 'aimkey' has been hardware banned from Arc Raiders for alleged aimbotting, despite claiming innocence and offering to prove their legitimacy. Embark Studios confirmed the ban, citing a consistent pattern of abnormal behaviors. The incident has been met with celebration by some players on the Arc Raiders subreddit.
Helldivers 2 swaps over to Easy anti-cheat, with developers admitting Gameguard "wasn't as effective as it could have been"
Arrowhead Game Studios is switching Helldivers 2 from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat, admitting the former was not effective. This change is expected to better protect fair gameplay, though some non-malicious mods may need to be updated to function with the new system.
Helldivers 2 is getting new anti-cheat, targeting "modifications that create unfair advantages" – but the community argues these gameplay mods are only used to target glitches the devs haven't fixed
Arrowhead Studios is implementing Easy Anti-Cheat into Helldivers 2 to combat unfair modifications, a move that has been met with community backlash. Players argue that some gameplay mods are used to fix existing glitches and improve the game experience, rather than create unfair advantages.
Helldivers 2 Introduces Easy Anti-Cheat, Balance Changes and Fixes for Bugs, Crashes in New Update
Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new update for Helldivers 2, introducing Easy Anti-Cheat and additional security tools to improve game integrity. The patch also addresses numerous bugs and crashes, enhances stability with DirectX 12 support, and implements significant balance changes to weapons and stratagems based on community feedback. Performance optimizations for CPU and GPU have also been included.
Fortnite’s Linux Plan via Epic Games Launcher Needs Distro Support
Epic Games is working to bring Fortnite to Linux via the Epic Games Launcher, but it requires support from Linux distribution maintainers for anti-cheat upgrades and has no release date. While Steam Deck compatibility is a possibility, it is not confirmed. The plan involves rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat for Linux, with Fortnite serving as the initial test case.
Fortnite is coming to Linux so we may soon be able to play it and other games like Apex Legends on Steam Deck and Steam Machine
Epic Games is officially developing Linux support for Fortnite, which could enable it to run on Steam Deck and other Linux-based systems. This move is also significant for anti-cheat compatibility, as Epic's Easy Anti-Cheat service will be tested in Fortnite on Linux, potentially improving support for other games. While no timeline is provided, this effort aims to bring anti-cheat parity between Windows and Linux.
Epic Is Overhauling Its Anti-Cheat So That Fortnite Can Finally Come To A New Platform
Epic Games is overhauling its Easy Anti-Cheat system to enable a native Linux version of Fortnite, addressing issues that previously prevented multiplayer games from supporting the operating system. This initiative, which will also benefit other developers, is being piloted on Linux through the Epic Games Store launcher. The company is also experimenting with AI-developed software, though this has led to some bugs and concerns about data privacy.
Fortnite is finally coming to Linux thanks to Epic rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat, though Steam Deck support is still in the wind
Epic Games is rebuilding its Easy Anti-Cheat software to enable Fortnite to run on Linux, with a new version called EAC Linux v2. While this update aims to improve protection against cheaters, it will not initially support the Steam Deck due to its current technical limitations. The Epic Games Launcher also received a preview release for Linux.
Epic Games confirms it's bringing Fortnite to Linux
Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite will be released on Linux, with the company rebuilding its Easy Anti-Cheat software to support the operating system. This move is expected to make Fortnite playable on devices like the Steam Deck without workarounds. Epic is also calling for collaboration with Linux distro maintainers to bring fair multiplayer gaming to the platform.
Fortnite is coming to Linux once Epic improves Easy Anti-Cheat
Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite to Linux by rebuilding its Easy Anti-Cheat system to support the operating system. This initiative aims to make the game playable on Linux distributions and will also provide improvements to other developers. While Steam Deck compatibility is being discussed with Valve, it is not yet supported by the new EAC Linux v2 solution.
Counter-Strike 2 player dedicates Master's thesis to rooting out cheaters, creates grade A player tracking system
A student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Christopher B. Didriksen, has dedicated his Master's thesis to combating cheating in Counter-Strike 2. He developed a system that analyzes mouse and keyboard movements to create a unique player 'fingerprint,' allowing for more accurate identification and permanent banning of repeat offenders and smurfs.
ARC Raiders Temporarily Trials Free to Play Run
Embark Studios is making ARC Raiders temporarily free-to-play on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S from October 8th to 12th. This event coincides with the launch of the 'Frozen Trail' update, which adds a new map, enemies, weapons, and progression systems. The studio is also implementing stronger anti-cheat measures.
Valorant player claims to have inherited hardware ban through secondhand CPU, Riot anticheat boss disputes parts of…
A Valorant player claims to have inherited a hardware ban from a secondhand CPU, a story disputed by Riot Games' anti-cheat head Phillip Koskinas. While Koskinas stated that hardware bans are temporary and do not spread to other components, the player's experience highlights concerns about advanced anti-cheat measures and potential support miscommunications.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Video Reveals Major Change That Could End Wallhacks for Good
Activision plans to address long-standing wallhack issues in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with new anti-cheat measures. This update aims to significantly reduce or eliminate the prevalence of cheating in the game.
Call of Duty's new anti-wallhack tech is so smart I can't believe it took until Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward and Activision are introducing a new anti-cheat technology called 'Server Culling' for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This system aims to combat wallhacks by withholding player location data from clients when opponents are not in direct line of sight, a move praised for its ingenuity and potential effectiveness.
ARC Raiders is Free to Play From October 8th to 12th, Just in Time for Frozen Trail
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders will be free to play from October 8th to October 12th, coinciding with the launch of its "Frozen Trail" update. This update introduces new maps, enemies, weapons, and a new Rewards Pass system. The studio also announced a stricter anti-cheat policy with permanent bans for offenders.
ARC Raiders head dev admits maintaining work-life balance and live service updates have been challenging
Embark Studios executive producer Aleksander Grøndal admitted that the development team for ARC Raiders is experiencing burnout due to the challenges of maintaining a live service game and meeting content demands. The studio is re-evaluating its approach to prioritize developer well-being and improve update quality. Grøndal also discussed ongoing efforts to combat cheating and matchmaking abuse.
Arc Raiders' is taking no prisoners when it comes to cheaters with permanent bans becoming the new normal: 'No…
Embark is implementing a stricter anti-cheat policy for Arc Raiders, introducing permanent bans for all known cheat programs without warnings. This move aims to combat rampant cheating that disrupts the player experience, with executive producer Aleksander Grøndal emphasizing the ongoing commitment to fighting unfair play. The company is also enhancing its detection methods, including machine-learning models and hardware bans, to make cheating more difficult and less rewarding.
