In a mere day since its release, Battlefield 6's beta is grappling with a problematic trend as hackers exploit the game with wall hacking techniques.
Battlefield 6, the most popular Battlefield game ever on Steam during its beta period, is not immune to cheaters. Reports of wallhacks and speed hacks have surfaced, giving some players an unfair advantage [1][2].
To combat this, Electronic Arts (EA) is employing a two-pronged approach. The game uses a new kernel-level anti-cheat system called Javelin, and Secure Boot, designed to block unauthorized software and make cheating more difficult [1][2]. Despite these measures, some cheats have managed to bypass Javelin, using external memory bypass methods [2].
EA is actively monitoring the situation during the beta phase, collecting data on these cheats, and issuing bans to offenders [1][4]. The company is using this phase to understand how cheats work in practice and improve their anti-cheat systems before the full game launch [1].
The faster pace in Battlefield 6 multiplayer may impact the shooter's traditional gameplay. However, the game's beta phase does not offer any actual progression as it will be wiped in a week's time [3].
Despite the challenges, the developers at DICE are working diligently to address cheating. The occurrence of cheats in the beta may actually benefit the game's development by helping to identify and address these issues more effectively [5].
In the gaming community, the emergence of cheaters in Battlefield 6 has been reported by Insider Gaming [6]. One user has even shared clips of cheating in Battlefield 6 to criticize Call of Duty's anti-cheat system [7].
Looking ahead, a former Blizzard boss predicts that Battlefield 6 will outperform Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 [8]. For console players, turning off the crossplay is recommended to reduce the chances of encountering cheaters [9].
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References:
- VentureBeat
- PC Gamer
- IGN
- Dexerto
- Polygon
- Insider Gaming
- GameSpot
- GameSpot
- Battlefield Newsletter
- The gaming community is vocal about cheaters in Battlefield 6, with reports from Insider Gaming and a user sharing clips to critique Call of Duty's anti-cheat system.
- Electronic Arts (EA), developers of Battlefield 6, are employing a two-pronged approach to combat cheating, using a new kernel-level anti-cheat system called Javelin and Secure Boot, but some cheats have bypassed Javelin using external memory bypass methods.
- Despite these challenges, the developers at DICE are working diligently to address cheating, and the occurrence of cheats in the beta may actually benefit the game's development by helping to identify and address these issues more effectively.
- For console players, turning off the crossplay is recommended to reduce the chances of encountering cheaters. Stay informed about the latest gaming news, including updates on Battlefield 6, by signing up for our weekly newsletter.
