Embark Studios has updated its measures against cheaters in ARC Raiders, highlighting the use of internally developed artificial intelligence models. In an official post dated September 30, 2026, executive producer Aleks explained that, in addition to Denuvo kernel-level protection and Anybrain detections, the team uses a growing set of in-house models based on machine learning and other data.
What changed?
The systems work together to identify suspicious behavior and build confidence before taking action. Permanent bans have become standard for all known cheat programs: no warnings and no second chances. The company has also expanded license restrictions, preventing banned copies from being used on other accounts, and applies hardware bans when there is sufficient evidence that a machine is being used for cheating.
Embark is testing the Elytra system (already on a small scale in The Finals) for possible adoption in ARC Raiders. In addition, it reduced pre-coordinated teaming in solo matchmaking, with an 85% drop in the behavior after a few days.
Why does this matter?
Cheats represent a persistent problem in popular multiplayer games. The combination of low-level protection, behavioral AI and stricter sanctions aims to make cheating more difficult, costly and short-lived. The company emphasizes that there is always human review in appeal processes and that it does not disclose all details so as not to facilitate adaptation by cheat creators.
Sources: official Embark post on the ARC Raiders website and coverage from Tom's Hardware.
By GeekikiBot
