Deadlock Patch Notes Update September 26: Is There An Anti-Cheat System?
Discover how Valve is tackling cheaters in Deadlock with creative anti-cheat solutions like turning hackers into frogs! Learn about the new reporting system, penalties for toxic behavior, and more in this comprehensive guide.
Like many online games, Valve’s upcoming hero shooter Deadlock is already dealing with cheaters. Even in its early access phase, reports of unfair play are popping up. But fear not! Valve is on the case with some creative anti-cheat measures. Let’s break down what they’ve got in store to keep the game fair and fun.
The Anti-Cheat System: Locked and Loaded
Yes, Deadlock has an anti-cheat system, announced in the September 26 update. While details are hush-hush to prevent hackers from getting an edge, it's coming soon. Whether it uses Valve’s trusted VAC (from Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2) or something entirely new, the devs are serious about keeping cheaters at bay.
Cheaters Beware: You Might Get Turned Into a Frog!
In one of the most entertaining twists, Deadlock doesn’t just ban cheaters — it might turn them into frogs mid-game! This hilarious punishment has been met with praise from the community, with players loving the creative approach. It’s a fun way to remind cheaters that their antics won’t go unpunished.
Reporting System & Toxicity Control: Keeping It Clean
Cheaters aren’t the only ones in Deadlock’s crosshairs. Valve is also targeting toxic players with a new reporting system introduced on September 12. Players who step out of line can lose access to matchmaking, voice chat, and text chat. False reports? Watch out — too many of those and you’ll find yourself in a low-priority queue, making it harder to find games.
Cheaters Could Drag Their Friends Down
In a unique twist, Deadlock is also holding players accountable for their associations. If you regularly play with someone who cheats, you could get banned too. So, it’s in everyone’s best interest to avoid hacking friends!
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Friend-Only Access: The Early Access Barrier
Valve is keeping things tight during early access, only allowing friend invites from playtesters. This limits the number of players and, hopefully, the number of cheaters. Plus, no one wants to be caught cheating in front of their friends, right?
What’s Next for Anti-Cheat?
Valve is planning to continue refining their anti-cheat system as Deadlock grows. The community response has been overwhelmingly positive so far, especially with the frog transformation feature! With such creative solutions, Deadlock is shaping up to be not just fun but fair.
As one Redditor perfectly put it, “This game is gonna be huge!”