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THE FINALS is getting new kernel-based anti-cheat, likely to break it on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck

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Submitted ⁨⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨ZippyBot@lemmy.zip [bot]⁩ to ⁨gaming@lemmy.zip⁩

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/

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  • BombOmOm@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I’m just happy I don’t have to think about kernel-level anti-cheats now. No way in hell do I want any game to have that much power over my machine.

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  • Alaik@lemmy.zip ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Didn’t this game have kernel level anti cheat already? I feel like I heard criticisms about that near launch.

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  • lilbluntwrap@beehaw.org ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Was worried at the headline but glad to see the article has been updated with messaging from Embark that they plan to keep the game working with proton

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