Cheating is an unfortunate aspect of gaming, particularly in multiplayer FPS games. Battlefield 6 is no exception, and EA is doing everything it can to prevent cheaters from disrupting gameplay.
Following the Battlefield 6 beta, EA published statistics on the measures they’re taking to prevent cheaters in Battlefield 6, as well as data showcasing their progress. It included Javelin, preventing over 330,000 “attempts to cheat or tamper with anti-cheat controls.”They also said that players reported over 100,000 potential cheaters in two days.
Clearly, this is something that the team is taking seriously, and they know that it’s a battle that will never end.
“Anti-Cheat isn’t one and done, it’s an ever evolving battlefield,” said AC from EA’s Anti-Cheat, “and what has worked for us previously or in different games doesn’t always work in all of them.”
Part of the equation for dealing with cheaters is the use of Secure Boot, but it’s something that, unfortunately, is causing players to be unable to even play the game.
Secure Boot, For Better Or Worse, Is A Requirement For Battlefield 6, Call of Duty Black Ops 7
So what is Secure Boot, and why is it so controversial? You’d figure that something which prevents cheating would be a welcome addition to a game.
Here’s the thing: a large number of people are unable to play the game due to the Secure Boot requirement. The Battlefield subreddit even posted a guide on how to access the game’s beta for those having issues.
According to a post from EA, Secure Boot “provides [them] with features that we can leverage against cheats that attempt to infiltrate during the Windows boot process.” This allows the game to combat forms of cheating, including the following:
- Kernel-Level Cheats and Rootkits
- Memory Manipulation and Injection
- Spoofing and Hardware ID Manipulation
- Virtual Machines and Emulation
- Tampering with Anti-Cheat Systems
If you try to launch Battlefield 6 without Secure Boot enabled, you’ll be given an error message.
Speaking with Eurogamer, Battlefield 6 technical director Christian Buhl explained why Secure Boot is necessary for the upcoming multiplayer FPS.
While happy with how their anti-cheat measures performed, Buhl was displeased that some people were unable to access the game even if they otherwise met the game’s system requirements.
“The fact is I wish we didn’t have to do things like Secure Boot,” Buhl said. “It does prevent some players from playing the game. Some people’s PCs can’t handle it and they can’t play: that really sucks. I wish everyone could play the game with low friction and not have to do these sorts of things.”
Like it or not, Secure Boot may be here to stay, as Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will utilize it as an anti-cheat measure as well. “Keeping these settings enabled ensures a fair and fun experience for all players,” Activision said. It aligns with Buhl’s statements and feelings on the matter as well. He says that a fair playing experience is critical to Battlefield 6’s success, even if it comes at a cost of some people being unable to play.
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Author: 360 Technology Group
