Embark are testing kernel-level anti-cheat in Arc Raiders to help put a stop to its ongoing cheating problem
Embark Studios has outlined its approach to combating cheating in Arc Raiders, its free-to-play multiplayer shooter. The studio revealed plans to implement a multi-layered anti-cheat system designed to address the ongoing cheating problem that plagues the game.
The anti-cheat solution combines kernel-level protection provided by Easy Anti-Cheat with machine learning-powered detection capabilities. The ML models are continuously trained on player telemetry data, allowing the system to identify and prevent cheating behavior with increasing accuracy over time.
Beyond these primary layers, Embark has indicated it will deploy additional anti-cheat measures, though the studio has chosen not to disclose these further protections publicly—a common practice in the industry to prevent cheaters from easily circumventing security measures.
This represents Embark’s effort to address a well-documented problem in Arc Raiders, where unauthorized player advantages have impacted the competitive experience. By combining kernel-level monitoring with AI-driven detection and undisclosed supplementary systems, the studio aims to create a more robust barrier against cheating while maintaining the security-through-obscurity principle that helps protect anti-cheat systems from exploitation.