Rocket League Gets Anti-Cheat April

- Easy Anti-Cheat is a kernel-level anti-cheat system developed by Epic Games, the parent company of *Rocket League* developer Psyonix. This gives it deep access to a computer's system to detect and prevent cheating. Some players in other gaming communities have raised concerns about potential privacy implications and system vulnerabilities associated with kernel-level access. - The implementation of Easy Anti-Cheat comes in response to a growing and evolving cheating problem in *Rocket League*. Over the years, the game has seen issues ranging from DDoS attacks that disconnect players from matches to the use of sophisticated AI bots that can compete at high ranks. More recent cheats have included invisible cars, making it impossible for opponents to react. - While the anti-cheat measure will disable most mods in online play, Psyonix has announced plans to integrate popular mod-inspired features directly into the game. This includes additions like an in-game MMR display, a flip reset indicator, and updates to custom training. - Other popular multiplayer games that use Easy Anti-Cheat include *Fortnite* and *Apex Legends*. The software scans for known cheat signatures and uses machine learning to identify new methods of cheating. - Players in other games that use Easy Anti-Cheat have reported mixed experiences, with some claiming it can cause performance issues such as stuttering and reduced frame rates. - The new anti-cheat system is scheduled to launch with Season 22. While an exact start date has not been announced, *Rocket League's* Season 21 is expected to end around mid-March 2026, suggesting a late March or early April start for the new season.