Countering 330,000 illicit attempts, Battlefield 6's anti-cheat system remains active even during the open beta. Yet, accusations persist, as some wallhack users manage to elude its grasp.
In the recent Battlefield 6 open beta, a surge of cheaters has been a noticeable issue, locking Linux players out completely and causing concerns among the gaming community. However, EA's anti-cheat system, Javelin, has proven to be effective in preventing cheating attempts.
According to EA's reported statistics, Javelin blocked over 330,000 cheating attempts during the open beta. This kernel-level anti-cheat solution works in tandem with Secure Boot, a mandatory requirement for playing Battlefield 6 on PC, to prevent cheats from infiltrating the system during the boot process.
Javelin's adaptability is one of its key strengths. It learns from community-reported suspicious behaviours, helping it improve dynamically rather than relying solely on preset cheat signatures. On the beta's first day, players submitted tens of thousands of cheater reports, which were actively used to help Javelin refine its defenses and remove confirmed cheaters.
However, Javelin is not without limitations. Despite the high number of blocked attempts, some players managed to use wall hacks and other cheats that slipped past Javelin's detection. Some reports indicated benign software, such as RGB lighting control drivers, could be mistakenly flagged by Javelin, causing some frustrations.
Moreover, some expert analysis suggests EFI-level cheats and hardware hacks like DMA cards might still bypass Javelin, indicating that sophisticated cheaters remain a challenge. EA is still working to catch up with anti-cheat technology leaders like Riot's Vanguard.
Despite these challenges, there is hope that there won't be a surge in cheaters when the early access period is over and the Battlefield 6 open beta goes wide on August 9. EA emphasises that anti-cheat is an ongoing "ever-evolving battlefield," requiring continuous updates and community vigilance to maintain fair play.
Tyler Colp, a veteran games and hardware journalist with 15 years of experience, has been covering the developments surrounding Battlefield 6. Tyler is known for his specialisation in action RPGs and MMOs, regularly playing and reporting on games like Diablo 4, Elden Ring, Overwatch 2, and Final Fantasy 14. Players are being urged to keep reporting anyone they suspect is playing unfairly to help Javelin and other anti-cheat systems stay ahead of the curve.
- Tyler Colp, a games and hardware journalist, has been covering the developments surrounding Battlefield 6, emphasizing the importance of reporting potential cheaters to help anti-cheat systems like Javelin stay ahead of the curve.
- Despite Javelin's effectiveness in blocking over 330,000 cheating attempts during the Battlefield 6 open beta, some players managed to sneak in wall hacks and other cheats that went undetected, hinting at the persistent challenge of dealing with sophisticated cheaters.
- In the tough battle against cheaters in Battlefield 6, EA's anti-cheat system, Javelin, learns from community-reported suspicious behaviors and dynamically improves its defenses, working alongside technology like Secure Boot to prevent cheats from infiltrating during the boot process.
