Should Counter-Strike 2’s anti-cheat be more like Valorant’s?
Should CS2 have a more intrusive anti-cheat system?
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Should Counter-Strike 2’s anti-cheat be more like Valorant’s?: Counter-Strike 2 is on the horizon, and the recent CS2 announcements have sparked obvious discussion about different aspects of the update. One of the most talked about features of the CS2 update is anti-cheat and how Valve aims to better combat the potential cheaters in CS2. Our question is this: Should CS2’s anti-cheat be more like Valorant’s?
Should Counter-Strike 2 adopt a more intrusive anti-cheat?
We know that Valve intends to incorporate improved anti-cheat measures for Counter-Strike 2, including better-trained AI, but beyond that, we don’t know a massive amount. That’s smart considering the more you reveal about anit-cheat, the more people learn how to get around it.
Our question is, should Valve implement a more intrusive anti-cheat, like Valorant’s to help combat cheaters in CS2? For the most part, a good anti-cheat system can make or break a game, and we believe that the current anti-cheat system VAC, just won’t cut it for CS2.
Why is Valorant’s anti-cheat good?
The reason we have singled out Valorant’s “Vanguard” anti-cheat is because like it or not, Valorant’s aint-cheat is regarded as one of the better systems out there for preventing cheaters. Is it perfect? Not by a mile, but it seems to prevent a larger number of people from cheating than other anti-cheat systems do.
How does Valorant’s anti-cheat work?
Valorant’s anti-cheat system is called Vanguard, and it is designed to prevent cheating in the game by running at the kernel level of the operating system, giving it the ability to monitor all processes on a player’s computer.
When a player starts Valorant, Vanguard is also launched, and it runs in the background to detect and prevent any cheating software from being used in the game. Vanguard continuously monitors the player’s system for any unauthorized programs or modifications that could give the player an unfair advantage in the game.
If Vanguard detects any suspicious activity, it will immediately flag the player’s account and ban them from playing the game. Additionally, Vanguard can also block access to other games and applications that are known to be used for cheating in online games.
One of the unique features of Vanguard is that it is constantly running, even when the game is not being played. This ensures that any cheat software is detected and prevented from running, even if it is installed while the game is not being played.
However, there have been some concerns raised about Vanguard’s high level of access to the player’s system, with some players worried about potential security risks. Riot Games, the developer of Valorant, has addressed these concerns by providing detailed information about how Vanguard works and how it protects player privacy and security.
How does VAC work?
Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) is an anti-cheat system created by Valve Corporation, the developer of the Steam gaming platform. VAC is designed to detect cheating in online multiplayer games and take appropriate actions against players who are found to be cheating.
When a player joins a game that uses VAC, the VAC software begins monitoring the player’s computer for any suspicious activity. This includes looking for known cheat programs and scanning the player’s memory for any modifications made to the game code.
If VAC detects any suspicious activity, it will immediately flag the player’s account and ban them from playing the game. The ban can be temporary or permanent, depending on the severity of the cheating.
In addition to monitoring players in real-time, VAC also uses a system called “Valve Matchmaking Server (VMS)” to gather data on suspicious behavior. This system analyzes gameplay data from thousands of players to identify patterns and trends that may indicate cheating.
What would we like to see in the Counter-Strike 2 anti-cheat
Here are some of the new systems we would like to see in the new Counter-Strike 2 anti-cheat.
- Improved detection algorithms: The anti-cheat system should be able to detect a wider range of cheats, including those that are currently undetectable. This could be achieved through advanced machine learning techniques and pattern recognition.
- Faster response time: Cheaters can ruin the game for other players in a matter of seconds, so the anti-cheat system should be able to detect and ban cheaters as quickly as possible.
- Stronger punishments: To deter cheating, the punishment for cheating should be severe enough to discourage players from even attempting to cheat. This could include permanent bans or hardware bans.
- Increased transparency: Players want to know that the game is fair and that cheaters are being caught and punished. The anti-cheat system should provide regular updates on its detection and ban rates to build trust with the player base.
- Privacy protection: The anti-cheat system should not be overly invasive and should not compromise the privacy and security of the players. It should be designed with a clear and transparent privacy policy to protect players’ personal information.
- A match-ending system in competitive mode: We would like to see a system in place that ends all competitive matches if a cheater is found, with no strike against any of the legitimate players.
These are just some ideas that players might want to see in the anti-cheat system in Counter-Strike 2. However, it is ultimately up to the developers to design an anti-cheat system that is effective and fair for all players.
Final word
In conclusion, anti-cheat systems are an essential component of online multiplayer games, especially in competitive games like Counter-Strike 2. While Valve has not disclosed much about its plans for CS2’s anti-cheat system, there is a general consensus that it needs to be more advanced than the current VAC system.
The discussion has focused on whether CS2 should adopt an intrusive anti-cheat system like Valorant’s Vanguard, which runs at the kernel level of the operating system and constantly monitors the player’s system for any unauthorized programs or modifications that could give the player an unfair advantage in the game.
However, such intrusive systems raise concerns about privacy and security. Therefore, we suggest an anti-cheat system that has improved detection algorithms, faster response time, stronger punishments, increased transparency, and privacy protection.
Additionally, a match-ending system in competitive mode could be put in place to end all competitive matches if a cheater is found, with no strike against any of the legitimate players. Ultimately, it is up to the developers to create an anti-cheat system that is effective and fair for all players.
This concludes the question: Should Counter-Strike 2’s anti-cheat be more like Valorant’s? Let us know what you think in the comments.
