Summary
- Valorant is implementing ranked rollbacks to reverse progress or rank if a match is affected by cheaters, aiming to crack down on the recent wave of hackers.
- These new measures are designed to penalize cheaters and promote fair play for all Valorant players.
- Players on the same team as hackers will retain their rank rating to avoid any unfair losses.
Valorant is taking significant steps to address the recent surge in hackers by introducing ranked rollbacks. This initiative aims to reverse any progress or rank changes if a match is compromised by cheating. Valorant’s head of anti-cheat, Phillip Koskinas, has publicly addressed the issue, emphasizing Riot Games' enhanced ability to combat cheaters and detailing the new measures.
Cheating remains a persistent challenge across many online games, with players seeking unfair advantages. Despite Valorant's reputation for having one of the best anti-cheat systems, a recent increase in hackers has disrupted the gaming experience for many. In response, Riot Games is implementing stricter penalties to deter cheating.
Koskinas took to Twitter to discuss the current situation and reassure the Valorant community that Riot is actively working on solutions. The upcoming ranked rollbacks will reverse any rank or progress losses caused by cheaters. He highlighted the effectiveness of Riot's Vanguard system by sharing data on the number of bans issued in January, peaking on January 13.
Riot Games' Future Valorant Bans Will Include Ranked Rollbacks
Addressing concerns about the fairness when a player wins a match with a cheater on their team, Koskinas clarified that players on the same team as hackers will not lose their rank rating. However, the opposing team will have their rank restored. He acknowledged that this approach might lead to inflation in rankings but expressed confidence in its overall effectiveness.
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, such as Call of Duty, to adopt similar anti-cheat technologies. Despite these efforts, cheaters continue to find new ways to circumvent these systems.
The community remains hopeful, given Riot Games' history of banning thousands of cheaters. The studio's dedication to resolving the issue and mitigating the latest wave of hackers is evident. While the effectiveness of the new ranked rollback system is yet to be fully realized, it represents a significant step forward in maintaining fair play in Valorant.
