Changing anti-cheat in HELLDIVERS 2

Summary

Greetings Helldivers,

Today, we want to talk about an upcoming change to our anti-cheat, answer some questions we have seen arise in the community around modding, and discuss how it may impact you as a player.

Fairness and honor have always been strong foundations for Helldivers in our fight in the Galactic War. But we have seen for too long that there are some who would bend the rules and definitions of fairness, affecting not only their own games but also the battles of those who play alongside them, affecting pick-up rates, and even going so far as to manipulate the war itself, breaking the unfolding story and dragging down innocent players with it.

We haven't previously commented on modding, other than to warn that from a technical perspective, we can’t guarantee their safety or usability for players. However, we feel that this change, considering what it affects, is giving us an opportunity to do so.

We know mods are part of the DNA of PC gaming and gaming communities as a whole. In general, we appreciate the creativity behind cosmetic and non-gameplay mods, which players can enjoy without negatively impacting those who play alongside them. Where we need to improve is how we protect players against modifications that create unfair advantages or negatively impact others, which goes beyond software manipulation to tamper with our game.

As a stepping stone on this journey, we are doing two things:
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