Battlefield 6 Devs Reveal Hardcore Anti-Cheat Plans
▼ Summary
– Battlefield 6 will launch with Javelin Anti-Cheat, a kernel-level program designed to monitor and prevent cheating on PC.
– Javelin Anti-Cheat is an evolved version of EA’s existing technology, previously used in games like Madden and F1.
– Anti-cheat measures are not foolproof, and developers acknowledge an ongoing “arms race” against cheat-makers.
– The Battlefield 6 open beta begins on August 7 for limited access and August 9 for all players.
– Battlefield 6 releases on October 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a new battle royale mode.
Cheating has long plagued competitive gaming, and the team behind Battlefield 6 is taking aggressive steps to combat it. EA recently unveiled the multiplayer trailer for its highly anticipated first-person shooter, alongside confirmation that the game will launch with Javelin Anti-Cheat, a robust kernel-level solution for PC players. This system operates in the background, scanning for suspicious activity in real-time, even during the upcoming beta phase.
Javelin isn’t entirely new; it builds on EA’s existing anti-cheat framework, previously deployed in titles like Madden and F1. However, its implementation in Battlefield 6 represents a significant upgrade over the version used in Battlefield 2042. Despite its effectiveness, developers acknowledge that no anti-cheat is perfect. Vince Zampella, CEO of Respawn Entertainment and head of Battlefield Studios, likened the ongoing struggle to an “arms race,” where developers and cheat creators are locked in a perpetual cycle of adaptation.
“It’s tricky because discussing our methods gives cheaters an advantage,” Zampella explained in a recent interview. “This battle never ends, we pour resources into it daily. If we could eliminate cheating entirely, we would. But it’s a fight we’ll keep fighting.”
For those eager to experience the game early, the limited-access beta begins August 7, followed by a full open beta on August 9. Beyond anti-cheat measures, Battlefield 6 promises other notable features, including refined Portal tools and a strict no-crossover policy for celebrity skins like Nicki Minaj’s.
Mark your calendars: Battlefield 6 arrives on October 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, setting the stage for a fresh showdown with Call of Duty. Rumors also suggest a battle royale mode is in development, though details remain under wraps.
(Source: NewsAPI Video Games & Console News)
