Battlefield 6 Launching With EA’s Proprietary Anti-Cheat System

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It’s been confirmed by EA that Battlefield 6 will debut as the initial installment in the series to feature their upgraded anti-cheat system, named Javelin. This studio-owned anti-cheat system was previously known as Javelin this year and has already been incorporated into several other Battlefield games, such as the 2021 title that sparked controversy, Battlefield 2042. However, it’s worth noting that Battlefield 6 will be the first game in the series to launch with Javelin integrated from day one.

Following an impressive unveiling trailer last month, Electronic Arts (EA) recently offered a peek behind the scenes on Battlefield 6’s multiplayer features. Over a four-and-a-half hour event, the developers provided fans with an extensive overview of the shooter’s four character classes, eight game modes, and even hinted at the long-anticipated Battle Royale mode. With its absence spanning nearly four years, it appears that Battlefield is making a triumphant return, aiming to rectify past mistakes such as those made with Battlefield 2042. The 2021 game received widespread criticism from players due to numerous bugs and glitches, a new Specialist system that replaced traditional classes, the omission of a server browser, among other issues. Fortunately, EA has taken note of these concerns and is implementing significant changes for Battlefield 6.

In the upcoming Battlefield 6 game, fans worried about cheaters and hackers can breathe a sigh of relief. Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that this new entry will debut with their own anti-cheat system called Javelin. This system operates at the kernel level for PC users, running in the background to detect and prevent cheating in multiplayer lobbies. Initially introduced as EA Anticheat in 2022, it was recently updated to EA Javelin Anticheat. The studio claims that this system aims to “prevent, identify, and address bad experiences wherever possible” and is a crucial element of their multi-layered defense strategy.

Battlefield 6 Will Launch With EA’s Javelin Anti-Cheat

Kernel-based anti-cheats like EA Javelin Anticheat for Battlefield 2042 are sometimes met with debate, but they aren’t novel, especially within EA’s realm. Although Battlefield 2042 debuted with Easy Anti-Cheat in 2021, EA switched to its advanced kernel-level anti-cheat (now called EA Javelin Anticheat) when Season 6 was released in 2023. As anticipated, the introduction of Battlefield 2042 Season 6 sparked controversy due to this transition, as players were cautious about the new anti-cheat system. Since kernel-level anti-cheats possess high access to a user’s computer, they may potentially have weaknesses and operate even when the game is not active.

In an ongoing effort to combat the persistent issue of cheating and hacking in multiplayer games, studios are doing their best to fight back. For instance, a rival of Battlefield, Call of Duty, introduced its own kernel-level anti-cheat system called Ricochet in 2021. This move came after Warzone and Vanguard were plagued by hackers and cheaters. Although the problem persists, Activision has consistently updated Call of Duty’s Ricochet anti-cheat to maintain its effectiveness in combating cheaters during online matches.

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2025-08-01 18:41