EA and Battlefield Studios have reported that approximately 98% of Battlefield 6 online matches in the first week after launch were free from cheaters. This success stems from the game's Javelin kernel-level anti-cheat system, bolstered by insights from the open beta. The announcement highlights blocked cheat attempts and increased Secure Boot adoption among players.
Anti-Cheat Performance
EA's recent blog post, shared via the Battlefield Comms Twitter account, details the effectiveness of the Javelin anti-cheat in Battlefield 6. In the initial week following launch, about 98% of online matches avoided cheaters, marking a strong start for fair play in the multiplayer shooter.
The open beta played a crucial role, providing data that helped block over 1.2 million cheat attempts early on. Total blocks have since risen to 2.39 million, each representing an individual effort to deploy cheating software.
Secure Boot Adoption and Challenges
A key component of the anti-cheat is Secure Boot, which saw adoption jump from 62.5% to 92.5% among users. However, 1.5% of affected players still face issues activating it on their PCs, preventing them from launching the game despite troubleshooting.
Response to Cheats
EA has identified 190 cheat-related programs, hardware, vendors, and resellers. Of these, 183—or 96.3%—have experienced feature failures, detection notices, downtime, or have removed their cheats entirely.
The company outlined ongoing improvements to the anti-cheat system, acknowledging the continuous battle against cheating. These measures aim to maintain a fair environment for Battlefield 6 players moving forward.