Summary
- Valorant is cracking down on hackers by implementing ranked rollbacks to reverse progress or rank if a match is affected by cheaters.
- The new measures are designed to penalize cheaters and promote fair play for all Valorant players.
- Players on the same team as hackers will keep their rank rating to avoid any unfair losses.
Valorant is taking robust action against the recent surge in hackers by introducing ranked rollbacks. This new measure aims to reverse the progress or rank of players if their match was compromised by cheaters. Riot Games' head of anti-cheat, Phillip Koskinas, has publicly addressed the issue, emphasizing that Riot can now "hit so much harder" and detailing the upcoming changes.
Cheating remains a persistent challenge in online gaming, with many developers employing various anti-cheat strategies. Despite Valorant boasting one of the best anti-cheat systems, the game has recently faced an uptick in hacking incidents, disrupting fair play. In response, Riot Games is intensifying its efforts to penalize cheaters.
Koskinas used Twitter to acknowledge the cheating problem in Valorant and reassure the community that Riot is actively working on solutions. The introduction of ranked rollbacks is a key part of their new strategy. He shared a chart highlighting the number of cheaters banned by Riot's Vanguard system in January, with the peak occurring on January 13.
Riot Games' Future Valorant Bans Will Include Ranked Rollbacks
Addressing concerns about matches won with a cheater on the team, Koskinas clarified that players on the same team as hackers will retain their rank rating, ensuring they are not unfairly penalized. However, the opposing team will have their rank rating restored. Koskinas admitted this approach might lead to some inflation in rankings but expressed confidence in moving forward with it.
Valorant's Vanguard system, known for its kernel-level security on PCs, has been highly effective in detecting and banning cheaters. Its success has inspired other games, like Call of Duty, to adopt similar anti-cheat measures. Despite ongoing efforts to eliminate cheating, hackers continue to find ways to return.
The game has already banned thousands of players, offering hope to those enduring hackers in their ranked matches. Riot Games is demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing this issue and curbing the recent wave of hackers. The effectiveness of the new ranked rollback strategy will be closely watched by the community.
