Helldivers 2 builders Arrowhead have launched an official assertion in regards to the recreation’s utilization of anti-cheat software program, clarifying why the co-op recreation wants it and what the anti-cheat really does. The particular anti-cheat used, particularly GameGuard, is kernel-level or rootkit anti-cheat software program, prompting the neighborhood to boost considerations about this system’s privateness and safety.
In a put up on Steam, technical director Peter Lindgren claimed that GameGuard is not going to stay on the customers PC when Helldivers 2 is uninstalled nor will it acquire any personally identifiable info. A Q&A following the assertion added that GameGuard doesn’t intrude with recreation efficiency or create particular safety considerations.
As for why the sport wants anti-cheat, Lindgren declare that Arrowhead has seen destructive outcomes in the direction of play from dishonest in prior initiatives. For instance, some cheats in Helldivers 1, which “successfully” didn’t have anti-cheat, affected non-cheaters in addition to cheaters by successfully finishing the complete recreation’s development system in a single go. Moreover, Helldivers 2 has the galactic conflict, a metagame for all gamers that every particular person match contributes to. A widespread cheat may negatively impression participant expertise throughout the userbase.
The response on Reddit and Steam was largely destructive, with discussion board customers disputing the claims that GameGuard was protected to make use of and personal, in addition to urging the builders to modify to a distinct anti-cheat. Gamers additionally questioning if the anti-cheat would forestall or complicate a completely Steam Deck appropriate model. Helldivers 2 has had a profitable launch, with over 80,000 on Steam and PlayStation’s largest PC launch thus far, although the sport has additionally confronted technical points. A hotfix for crashing points on PC and matchmaking issues is on the best way.