Arc Raiders Developer Will Use AI to Catch Cheaters

    “Arc Raiders” developer “Embody” is creating its own AI models to detect cheaters in the game. According to the company, rule violations are increasing as the game becomes more popular. Protection systems therefore need to be constantly updated. Technical details have so far been deliberately kept secret to prevent cheat software developers from adapting to the system.    The game currently uses “Denuvo” protection that operates at the kernel level, the core of the operating system. “Anybrain”'s AI service also helps identify suspicious players. At the same time, the company is developing its own models based on machine learning and data collected from the game. These systems analyze suspicious behavior together and are updated as new cheating methods emerge.    “Embody” has also tightened its penalty rules. A permanent ban will be the standard punishment for a player confirmed to have cheated. Such players will not be warned or given a 2nd chance. The copy of the game will be linked to the account that violated the rules. As a result, creating a new account with the same license will not solve the problem. Other accounts linked to the banned copy will also be blocked.    The company is also working on a hardware ban that identifies and blocks a device to prevent repeat offenses. The system is scheduled to launch by the end of the year. However, there is a risk of false bans. An innocent player who buys previously flagged secondhand hardware could also have their account blocked. The system must therefore be designed to prevent erroneous bans.    One of the main reasons for the strict measures is complaints from the gaming community. In particular, some streamers openly demonstrating cheating methods has increased players' dissatisfaction. “Embody” says decisions are made only after sufficient evidence has been collected to ensure that legitimate players are not mistakenly banned. The company acknowledges that the problem will not be eliminated completely, but says it will try to make cheating as difficult as possible.