Valorant's New Anti-Cheat Measure: Ranked Rollbacks

Valorant is escalating its fight against cheaters with a significant new weapon: ranked rollbacks. This system will reverse the rank or progress of players whose matches were compromised by hackers. This proactive measure aims to deter cheating and ensure fair gameplay for all Valorant players.

The gaming world constantly battles the persistent problem of cheaters seeking unfair advantages. While Valorant boasts a robust anti-cheat system (Vanguard), a recent surge in hacking activity prompted Riot Games to introduce this stricter penalty.

Riot's head of anti-cheat, Phillip Koskinas, publicly acknowledged the issue and detailed the new strategy on Twitter. He highlighted the effectiveness of Vanguard, showcasing a chart illustrating the significant number of bans issued in January alone, peaking on January 13th.

Impact of Ranked Rollbacks:

A key question addressed by Koskinas concerned the impact on players who inadvertently played alongside cheaters. To prevent unfair penalties, players teamed with hackers will retain their rank rating. Conversely, the opposing team will have their rank adjusted to compensate for the unfair match outcome. Koskinas acknowledged potential inflationary effects but expressed confidence in this approach.

Valorant's Vanguard, utilizing kernel-level security, has proven highly effective, inspiring similar anti-cheat implementations in other games like Call of Duty. Despite past successes in reducing cheating, the persistent nature of the problem necessitates ongoing countermeasures.

Riot's commitment to combating cheating is evident in the thousands of previous bans. The effectiveness of ranked rollbacks remains to be seen, but the proactive approach demonstrates Riot's dedication to maintaining a fair and enjoyable competitive experience in Valorant.