Summary
A recently released study revealed thatValorantandFortniteare the games with the best anti-cheat software. A recurring problem for games, especially competitive multiplayer titles likeValorant, is players trying to gain an unfair advantage. As the ways to cheat become more elaborate, developers respond by introducing new initiatives and tools.
Ubisoft recently shared a promising update on the efforts made toreduce cheating and toxicity inRainbow Six Siege, reducing the number of infractions and even false positives.Battlefield 1was another game that made important changes, introducing a new anti-cheat system on October 22 that offers players greater privacy and efficiency in detecting infractions.Apex Legendsalso introduced anti-cheat improvements this year, aimed at combating the problem that haunts Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale.
Now, the University of Birmingham has shared a study revealing the 11games with the best anti-cheat systems, withValorantandFortnitetopping the list. Thestudy carried out by the universityshows that after the titles from Riot and Epic Games comeBattlefield 2042,Rainbow Six Siege, andThe Finalsin third, fourth, and fifth place. The list goes on withOverwatch 2(6th),Apex Legends(7th),Call of Duty: Warzone(8th),Counter-Strike 2(9th),Team Fortress 2(10th), andBattlefield 1(11th).
Valorantis praised for offering a comprehensive level of protection through Vanguard, theanti-cheat software created by Riot Gamesthat also runs onLeague of Legends.Fortnite, on the other hand, scored high for having an anti-cheat that runs at kernel level, which does an in-depth scan of the player’s computer, combined with other types of proactive and reactive protections, although the study didn’t detail which ones. The other games scored lower for varied reasons, such as having gaps in their systems, lack of more robust measures, delayed responses, and limited protection. That’s the case withCounter-Strike 2andTeam Fortress 2, putting Valve’s games near the bottom of the list.
While the study reveals important data on anti-cheat measures in the main shooters on the market, it also sheds light on the “cheating industry.” The information reveals that the annual revenue earned from cheating software sales is estimated between $12.8 million USD and $73.2 million USD. Other details show how cheats have modernized, to the point that malicious software for games with more robust protections costs more. However, although theuse of cheats in games likeWarzoneis a problem far from going away completely, the study reinforces that studios are still actively working to deliver a good experience for players.
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