Summary
- EA Anti-cheat comes to Battlefield 5 on April 3, aiming to curb cheating issues in the game.
- Players simply need to restart their game to reap the benefits of this upgrade.
- The new anti-cheat system is designed to run efficiently and protect players without impacting their gameplay.
Battlefield 5's development team has confirmed that EA Anti-cheat will be implemented on Wednesday, April 3. This comes as a welcome improvement for many players, as Battlefield 5's resurgence in popularity has highlighted the game's cheating problems.
As Battlefield 2042 continues with attempts to rebuild its status among Battlefield fans, previous titles like Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5 have shot up in player numbers. At the time of writing, Battlefield 2042's Steam player peak over the last 30 days sits at about 43,000 users, Battlefield 5 at about 53,000 users, and Battlefield 1 at about 19,000 users. While many fans have enjoyed the return to more traditional Battlefield gameplay, they have also been quick to point out the many cheaters that plague the older games. Fortunately, this issue should be partially fixed soon in Battlefield 5.
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EA Anti-cheat goes live in Battlefield 5 on Wednesday, April 3, at 4 a.m. EST. Users don't need to do anything special to receive the upgrade other than restart their game. The Battlefield team explained that this transition should enable developers to find and remove violating players more effectively. EA Anti-cheat's introduction is apparently part of an ongoing effort to encourage fair play within the enduring shooter franchise, and fans can expect further improvements going forward. No word was given on whether Battlefield 1 could receive a similar upgrade in the future.
Battlefield 5 Getting New Anti-cheat on April 3
EA Anti-cheat is a kernel-level system that helps combat modern cheating software. In 2023, Battlefield 2042 received the same upgrade. Users reported noticeable improvements in cheating prevalence, although exploiters are still seen in the game from time to time. EA's FAQ on the anti-cheat explains that it's designed to be as "performant and lightweight as possible" and should have no effect on a real player's gameplay.
Some users might be hesitant to download a kernel-level anti-cheat due to privacy concerns, similar to Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat and its controversy. However, EA claims that EA Anti-cheat only runs when a user is playing an EA Anti-cheat-enabled game and that the system can only scan processes that interact with said game. Furthermore, it's likely that most Battlefield 5 fans have already downloaded one or more kernel-level systems if they play other modern multiplayer shooters.
As fans continue playing the franchise's more solid titles, they also hesitantly await news regarding the next Battlefield title. Recent signs haven't been so positive, as an ex-Battlefield director criticized EA for its handling of the franchise. Work on the next mainline title has undergone significant restructuring over the past months, including the total shutdown of Ridgeline Games, which was working on the next Battlefield single-player project. However, some of its employees were reassigned to Ripple Effect (f.k.a. DICE LA) where this work might be continued.
Battlefield 5
- Released
- November 20, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with Battlefield™ V as the series goes back to its roots in a never-before-seen portrayal of World War 2. Take on physical, all-out multiplayer with your squad in modes like the vast Grand Operations and the cooperative Combined Arms, or witness human drama set against global combat in the single player War Stories. As you fight in epic, unexpected locations across the globe, enjoy the richest and most immersive Battlefield yet. Now also includes Firestorm – Battle Royale, reimagined for Battlefield.
Firestorm – Battle Royale, reimagined for Battlefield. Dominate on the largest Battlefield map ever with epic weapons and combat vehicles as a deadly ring of fire closes in. Scavenge, fight, and survive to become the last squad standing.
World War 2 as You’ve Never Seen It Before – Take the fight to unexpected but crucial moments of the war, as Battlefield goes back to where it all began.
64-Player Multiplayer in the Chaos of All-Out War – Lead your Company in all-out multiplayer with new experiences like the massive Grand Operations mode. Take on classic modes like Conquest or squad up with friends in the cooperative Combined Arms.
The Most Immersive Battlefield Yet – Maneuver through the battlefield using a new soldier move set, fortifications, and mobile tools of destruction.
Play Untold War Stories – Witness human drama set against global combat in the single player War Stories. Ski down Norwegian mountains as you battle for control of nuclear weapon supply lines, join the frontline with the French colonial troops, or go behind enemy lines in North Africa with a band of misfits sent to create mayhem.
Tides of War – Embark on a journey where new content drops continuously transport you and your Company to a huge variety of key WW2 locations, where new battlefields and gear await.
