GTA Online is no longer compatible with the Steam Deck thanks to its new anti-cheat software, despite BattlEye having an opt-in system for this sort of thing
Grand Theft Auto Online has, in an eyebrow-raising move, been given an anti-cheat software named BattlEye over a decade after the game came out. As a consequence, it's now officially no longer compatible with the Steam Deck,
Rockstar adds GTA 5 BattlEye anti-cheat to combat the hacker problem
It appears that GTA 5 BattlEye anti-cheat has been added by Rockstar, as both the Steam backend and player reports indicate it's in-game.
Popular GTA Online mod menu says "the future is very uncertain" after a new GTA 5 update adds anti-cheat: "This is most likely the end for now"
BattlEye Anti-Cheat was rolled out in yesterday's GTA 5 update. As the patch notes explain, it's possible to disable it in the Rockstar Games Launcher if you're just heading into Story Mode, as ultimately, it's there to try and protect online players from ...
GTA Online No Longer Steam Deck Compatible Thanks To BattlEye Anti-Cheat Software
GTA Online has been given BattlEye anti-cheat software a decade after it initially launched on PC, and as a result, players can no longer play on their Steam Decks.
GTA Online finally gets BattlEye anti-cheat, and some fans think it's a sign of bigger things to come
Simply put, BattlEye aims to keep people in online games from doing things they're not supposed to. That's been an ongoing problem in GTA Online for many years, and a real challenge for Rockstar: Cheaters suck and GTAO is often a goat rodeo, but roleplaying servers enabled by mods are also a big part of what makes GTA Online so popular.
Why GTA Online Players Think Its New Anti-Cheat May Hint At GTA 5's Future
GTA Online was recently updated with new anti-cheat software, and some players think this move could be a sign that GTA 5's PC port may be in for a serious upgrade. If you're a little confused regarding the connection between GTA Online's new BattleEye anti-cheat software and GTA 5's graphics on PC,
GTA Online's Newest Feature Should Be a Day-One Addition For GTA 6's Online Component
GTA Online has just added a long-requested quality of life feature, and it needs to be the new standard for when GTA 6's launch.
GTA Online Patch Notes Add New Anti-Cheat Over 9 Years Later
The update in question and the use of BattlEye specifically was first noticed in the background changes catalogued from Steam before Rockstar Games put out its patch notes on the GTA Online support site.
GTA 5 and RDR2 suffer apparent DDOS attacks after anti-cheat backlash
Rockstar's addition of anti-cheat software to Grand Theft Auto 5 has seemingly resulted in DDOS attacks affecting GTA Online and Red Dead 2.
GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 online services suffer outages in apparent DDoS attack over GTA Online's new anti-cheat tech
GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2's online services have recently suffered outages due to DDoS attacks in apparent retaliation ...
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Steam Offering GTA 5 Refunds For Steam Deck Users
The addition of BattlEye anti-cheat to GTA has made the game incompatible with the Steam Deck. Steam Deck players can no ...
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Steam Deck Users Aren't Happy With Latest GTA Online Update
Steam Deck users express their frustrations with the latest Grand Theft Auto 5 security update as it causes a major issue for ...