Deadlock Anti-Cheat: Valve’s Working on It, Slowly
"Deadlock Anti-Cheat" is a phrase players have been eagerly waiting to hear more about. Valve is currently developing an anti-cheat system for its hero shooter, Deadlock. Despite not officially acknowledging the game's existence until recently, Valve is now focusing on addressing the rampant cheating issues.
Initial Confirmation and Player Concerns
On August 11th, a developer confirmed on Deadlock's Discord server that an anti-cheat was in the works. Since then, the development team has reiterated that they consider cheating a high priority. However, this assurance hasn't stopped the complaints. The game's Reddit community is filled with reports, including a recent post mentioning "three cheaters in a row today."
Current Measures Against Cheating
Relying on Player Reports
For now, Deadlock Anti-Cheat efforts rely heavily on player reports. The moderation team encourages players to report suspected cheaters via the official Deadlock Discord server. "If you think someone is cheating in the game, please report it in the #reports channel," the moderation team states. Cheat reports are being manually reviewed until the anti-cheat system is fully developed.
Deadlock Official Discord Announcement
Lack of Immediate Solutions
With the anti-cheat system still in development, many players are growing frustrated. Despite the manual reporting process, cheaters seem to persist in the game. Deadlock reached a new peak of 171,490 concurrent players recently, making the need for an effective anti-cheat system more urgent.
The Future of Deadlock Anti-Cheat
Valve's Long-Term Commitment
Valve is aware of the issue and has a dedicated team working on Deadlock Anti-Cheat. The developers have stated that they view anti-cheat measures as a "very high priority in the long term." However, without an official release date for Deadlock, it's uncertain when the full anti-cheat system will be implemented.
Player Expectations
Players are hoping for a more robust Deadlock Anti-Cheat system soon. Until then, Valve's reliance on manual reports is the primary line of defense against cheaters. The game's growing player base is putting pressure on Valve to expedite the development of an effective anti-cheat solution.