Escape from Tarkov, the popular extraction shooter developed by Battlestate Games, has been plagued by cheaters for years. The issue of cheating has not only affected the gameplay experience for many players but has also deterred new ones from joining the community.
Recently, Battlestate Games announced that they had banned over 30,000 cheaters between March 15 and May 17. This is not the first time the developer has conducted ban waves to combat cheating in the game. In fact, ban waves seem to occur regularly, yet the number of cheaters doesn't seem to decrease significantly.
From March 15 to May 17 with the support of BattlEye anti-cheat more than 30000 cheaters have been banned in #EscapefromTarkov.https://t.co/IhMyeyrVI4
— Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) May 17, 2024
It's a constant battle for Battlestate Games to stay ahead of hackers and malicious operators in Escape from Tarkov. The number of cheaters being banned fluctuates, indicating the persistent challenge of combating cheating in the game. Despite the developer's efforts, the issue remains a top concern for players.
Aside from the ongoing battle against cheaters, Battlestate Games recently faced controversy surrounding 'The Unheard Edition.' This, coupled with the prevalence of cheating, has made some players hesitant to invest a substantial amount of time in the game.
Each ban wave sees Battlestate Games releasing a list of the banned cheaters, which fans often scrutinize for familiar names. While big streamers are not named by the developer, players are always curious to see if any well-known individuals have been caught cheating.
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