The video game industry has seen a rise in anti-cheat measures as cheaters adapt and develop new ways to gain an unfair advantage. Riot Games’ Vanguard anti-cheat system has been successful in reducing cheaters in Valorant, but the industry is expected to continue evolving as cheaters find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities.
Forecast for 6 months: Expect to see more game developers adopting kernel-level anti-cheat systems like Vanguard, leading to a decrease in cheaters in popular online games.
Forecast for 1 year: As cheaters adapt to new anti-cheat measures, we can expect to see the development of more sophisticated cheat software that can evade detection. Game developers will need to stay ahead of the curve to maintain a fair gaming environment.
Forecast for 5 years: The anti-cheat industry is expected to become a major player in the gaming industry, with companies like Riot Games leading the charge. We can expect to see more collaboration between game developers and security experts to develop effective anti-cheat measures.
Forecast for 10 years: As the gaming industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see the development of new technologies that can detect and prevent cheating. This may include the use of AI and machine learning to identify and ban cheaters.
