The issue of anti-cheat on Linux
2 days ago
- #Proton
- #Linux Gaming
- #Anti-Cheat
- Linux gaming is growing, partly due to Steam Deck and Windows' intrusive features.
- Many games run on Linux via Proton, but competitive multiplayer games with anti-cheat don't.
- Popular games like PUBG, Call of Duty, and Destiny 2 won't launch on Linux due to anti-cheat.
- Anti-cheat solutions like BattlEye, RICOCHET, and Easy Anti-Cheat block Linux compatibility.
- Anti-cheat works by blocking memory access, detecting cheats, and enforcing HWID bans.
- Kernel-mode drivers are essential for effective anti-cheat on Windows.
- Valorant's anti-cheat is effective due to boot-time loading and close developer collaboration.
- Linux's open nature makes it impossible to enforce anti-cheat like on Windows.
- Passive measures like proper networking and code obfuscation can help reduce cheating on Linux.