Delta Force Anti-Cheat 'Spyware' Controversy Triggers Wave of Negative Steam Reviews!
Delta Force Hawk Ops faces Steam backlash due to kernel-level anti-cheat software controversy.
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Just hours after the release of the much-awaited shooter Delta Force Hawk Ops, the developers faced huge backlash. The game was flooded with negative reviews on Steam due to a major issue regarding its kernel-level anti-cheat software that stays on the computer even after the game is uninstalled, which could pose a security risk.
The steam page is puzzled with a mix of good and bad reviews about the game. This has impacted the overall rating of the game and its position in Steam charts. Among the most of the bad reviews features on base accusation on the Kernel Level Anti Cheat software.
Polarizing Steam Reviews
Upon inspecting the reviews of the game. One major issue comes up regarding the controversial anti-cheat software. Apart from those, the game has received positive response from the players. Below are the two such reviews which helps players get a clear picture of the reviews situation on the steam page.
This reviewer adds that the games anti-cheat stops the Easy Anti cheat software working properly which is used by many games on steam like Dead by Daylight and other multiplayer games. Not only that, it seems to cause issues with the other kernel level anti-cheat softwares.
When checked in the kernel files, it gets flagged as a Ace Software putting many players at the edge of their seats. Is their pc under threat by this anti-cheat software?
Statement Regarding the Controversy
"EnderFPS," a YouTube channel, shared a statement on behalf of the developers. He mentioned that this statement was issued after he approached the developers regarding the controversy. According to the statement, the issue of the anti-cheat software being left behind after uninstalling the game is a bug on their part. The developers have assured players that an update addressing this issue will be released in the coming days. The update will also include several community-suggested gameplay changes aimed at improving the shooter-extractor experience.
Public Response of the Game
Delta Force Hawk Ops has a lot of potential, but it’s clear the developers have their work cut out for them. If they can address the anti-cheat bug, fix gameplay glitches, and keep refining the experience based on player feedback, the game could become a standout title in the competitive shooter genre.
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For now, fans are waiting to see how the developers respond to these early challenges. With every update and improvement, the game has a chance to reclaim its momentum and prove that it’s more than just another entry in a crowded field. For better or worse, Delta Force Hawk Ops is shaping up to be one of the year’s most talked-about shooters.
