The recently released coop RPG Genshin Impact (PC, Mobile, PS4) has been well received so far. However, PC players found a major point of criticism: The cheat protection.
What is the problem with the anti-cheat tool? The measure is intended to help prevent the gacha mechanics of the free-to-play RPG Genshin Impact from being undermined. After all, the game is financed through this, and players spend money on the items. If there were ways to circumvent the system, it could have serious consequences. Cheaters could potentially obtain items for free.
Therefore, the anti-cheat system checks the PC for suspicious activities. However, even when Genshin Impact is not running. Once you install the coop RPG, this tool is constantly active and checks your PC.
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Players want to protect their privacy
Why is this leading to criticism? Players do not want any studio tool constantly checking their PC. Although the developers explain that no data is stored or transmitted, some fear unauthorized intrusion into their privacy.
Such matters have caused criticism before. The cheat protection of the shooter Valorant for example starts directly upon booting the PC. According to developer Riot Games, this is to prevent cheaters from executing any cheating tools before the game starts. Again, players expressed concerns.
How do the developers of Genshin Impact respond to the criticism? According to the team, the tool was constantly active to prevent external plug-ins from running as long as Genshin Impact was not running. However, the team understands the players’ concerns.
With an update coming today, the tool will be adjusted accordingly. The cheat protection will no longer be active once you log out of Genshin Impact.
The developers of the coop RPG want to make it clear once again that the anti-cheat measures are meant to ensure fairness in the game. No user data will be collected.
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