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juanyp90's avatar
juanyp90
Rising Novice
2 years ago

Re: [Updated 03/09] PC - GW/GW2 Not Working After Update

The anti-cheat has already been bypassed, and there are still hackers banning people and giving themselves an advantage. Not only does this anti-cheat not work, but there are also many reports, including mine, of people experiencing dropped frames because of it. Additionally, now I have a kernel anti-cheat that runs when I turn on my PC, and I don't really feel safe with the anti-cheat. Furthermore, this game cannot run on the Steam Deck now because of this anti-cheat. I understand that the game was never officially supported, but many anti-cheats are compatible with Linux, such as BattleEye, nprotect (kernal) and EasyAntiCheat. This game is getting worse, and it's almost unplayable. I can't recommend my friends to purchase the game anymore because I myself can't enjoy it.

What are the possible solutions:

1. Delete the anti-cheat because it does not work, so there is no point in keeping it. It ruins FPS and does not work on Steam Deck.

2. Change the anti-cheat provider to another company, such as EasyAntiCheat, nProtect, and/or BattlEye. I have never once encountered a cheater on Apex Legends, which uses Easy AntiCheat, and it works on Steam Deck (assuming they change one button).

3. Fix the anti-cheat and make it effective by addressing the framerate problems and addressing the issue of hackers.

 

In conclusion, the ongoing problems with the anti-cheat system have left players feeling let down. Whether it's deleting, changing providers, or fixing the issues, immediate action is needed to regain trust and enjoyment in the game. Without improvements, players may lose interest and the game's reputation could suffer. Please take this into consideration.

4 Replies

  • stukapooka's avatar
    stukapooka
    Legend
    2 years ago

    @juanyp90The fact the anti cheat was bypassed in roughly 5 minutes is just wow.

    All the cheaters and hackers just stayed on an older version of the game that still allows them to play online.

    Really feels like the anti cheat did more harm then good since it took the game off older models and the steam deck.

    Unity research has a great video on why kernel antichests are so easily bypassed : https://youtube.com/watch?v=RwzIq04vd0M&si=eQsUsNgLE60MLz5k

    This is what they've been working on for what? A few months and all its really done is hurt gw2 pc players and good modders since it seems players are having trouble getting the game to work atm.

    I don't want to come off as petty at times but ah screw it. It's been YEARS since this series has had a single no strings attached win to it. THIS is what was considered more important than a mystery portal fix. Yes cheaters are bad but holy guacomolie they somehow made things WORSE!

  • question, How do I change the anti cheat on steam deck? I have the Easy anti cheat producer installed but I’m just wondering in how I can change it

  • juanyp90's avatar
    juanyp90
    Rising Novice
    2 years ago

    You cant do that unfortnately I think you misread my post i was giving ea possible solutions

  • juanyp90's avatar
    juanyp90
    Rising Novice
    2 years ago

    EA's anticheat is a disgrace no Linux support is criminal.

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