Battlefield 1 was released in 2016 but can still captivate a large player base. It is now set to receive an update, which not all players agree with.
What kind of update is this? With the latest update, an anti-cheat system, EA Anticheat, will be integrated into Battlefield 1. This has already been implemented in the games Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield V. The update for Battlefield 1 is expected to launch on September 1.
EA Anticheat is their own anti-cheat system that is not controlled by an external party. The operations regarding cheating will therefore remain with the publishers themselves.
EA announced this on their official site and aims to provide a safe and fair environment for all players. The system is designed to help the EA team better detect and punish cheaters.
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What is the problem with the update? Adding the anti-cheat system will ensure that Battlefield 1 can no longer be played on the Steam Deck and Linux devices. Additionally, the game can only be played by gamers who own Windows 10 or 11.
Furthermore, there are privacy concerns. Anti-cheat systems often have extensive access rights to the system and monitor its activities.
This information is often stored, raising the question of where and how long this data is retained. All these potential vulnerabilities could be misused in the worst-case scenario.
How are players reacting? On Steam, several negative reviews have already been written only due to the announcement. They are upset, one user on Steam even writes: ‘I will not buy any more multiplayer games from EA’.
Even though a wave of outrage was triggered by the announcement, EA is sticking to its plans. This suggests that EA intends to improve other game titles with this system in the future.
The Battlefield series is among the most popular shooters. A new installment is eagerly awaited by players and has already been teased by developers. The head of EA has already hinted at the next Battlefield, calling it a great live service game.
