Embark Deploys Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat and Machine Learning to Tackle Arc Raiders Cheating
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Embark Studios is testing kernel-level anti-cheat and machine learning in Arc Raiders to combat ongoing cheating, while taking steps to protect accessibility hardware and manual ban appeals.
If a popular multiplayer game exists, a cheating problem usually follows close behind. Embark Studios is taking a decisive step to address these ongoing issues in Arc Raiders by testing a new kernel-level anti-cheat solution. As detailed in a recent studio blog post reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the team's security stack now combines kernel-level protection from Easy Anti-Cheat with machine-learning models trained on a constant flow of player telemetry. Because most commercial exploits operate within the kernel space, developers increasingly find themselves needing deep system access just to maintain a level playing field across Speranza and the Rust Belt.
Kernel-level software often sparks valid privacy and performance debates among PC players, but studios argue it has become a baseline requirement for competitive integrity. To mitigate collateral damage, Embark has built safeguards to protect players who rely on accessibility hardware. According to the studio, their systems analyze telemetry and communication patterns to distinguish legitimate accessibility devices from malicious abuse, working alongside partners like Anybrain to continually update hardware recognition and ensure disabled players are not accidentally locked out of the game.
Beyond automated detection, Embark confirmed that every single ban appeal is reviewed manually by a human on the anti-cheat team rather than being left to cold automation. While no technical solution completely eradicates multiplayer cheaters overnight, this multi-layered approach shows the studio is serious about protecting the player economy and community experience. As the team continues refining these models, players dropping into the extraction shooter will need to grant the security systems some patience while the developer dials in the balance between strict enforcement and accessibility.
For the full breakdown of the security update, check out the original report on Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Arc Raiders, Embark Studios, PC Gaming, Anti-Cheat, Extraction Shooter
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun