Valorant Update on Cheating and Potential Ban Wave

Vanguard Anti-Cheat Cracks Down on Cheaters

Cheating has always been a major concern in the Valorant community, with players and developers alike feeling the impact of hackers. However, recent reports suggest that Vanguard Anti-Cheat has been more vigilant, resulting in a significant increase in banned accounts. Riot Games has confirmed this crackdown on cheaters.

Account Bans Every 37 Seconds

A recent Valorant News post revealed that over the past four years, 3.6 million accounts have been banned, equating to a cheater being banned approximately every 37 seconds. These bans target both first-time offenders and repeat offenders. The data presented indicates that cheaters can partake in 13 to 15 games before Vanguard detects and bans them. Despite these concerning numbers, the high detection rate of cheaters sets Vanguard apart from other anti-cheat systems.

Increase in Bans

An article highlighted a surge in bans issued between December 2024 and January 2025, exceeding 12,000 bans, including hardware, cheating, and manual bans. Valorant has emphasized their intensified efforts in enforcing bans during this period.

Updates on Valorant’s Anti-Cheat Measures

Developers provided insights into Valorant’s current stance on cheating and how they are addressing the surge in cheaters. While Vanguard has been effective, hackers on regional servers continue to devise new cheats. In response, developers are tailoring technological solutions to combat region-specific cheats.

The Ongoing Battle Against Cheaters

Despite the ongoing efforts to curb cheating, completely eradicating it remains challenging. Hackers continuously evolve and update their cheats to stay ahead of anti-cheat systems like Vanguard. However, Valorant remains proactive, offering RR refunds to players who encounter cheaters in matches.