An Update on Cheating and Exploiting - Ulf-CIG
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Ulf-CIG@Skelting-CIG
An Update on Cheating and Exploitingpinned
Hi everyone,
We've observed a recent increase in exploits and cheating in-game and want to acknowledge everyone who's taken the time to report these issues. It's genuinely appreciated.
Historically, we’ve taken a more relaxed approach to third-party tools. This was intentional, allowing space for community-driven efforts like localization, VR integrations, and other creative contributions. However, with our growing player base and increased engagement, we’ve reached a new threshold — one where exploiters see greater opportunity in targeting the game. In response to the recent spike in abuse, we’ll be tightening our anti-cheat measures to better protect both the integrity of the game and the experience for the broader community that continues to shape it.
While we won’t be sharing specifics, we want to reassure you that recent updates have already made a substantial impact. We’ve also issued a large wave of account bans and will continue to take enforcement actions as needed.
To be clear: exploiting or cheating is strictly against our terms, regardless of intent or the current stage of development. We understand some users may be experimenting, acting out of curiosity, or believe they’re helping expose issues — but even these actions can be disruptive and damaging to the game. This behavior can lead to serious consequences, up to and including permanent account closure.
We’ll continue monitoring the situation and taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure fair play. Thanks again for continuing to report issues as they arise.
:::Zyloh-CIG also pointed out that "the bans were permanent."
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/cheating-exploits-update/8118455
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::: spoiler Tap for full text:
Ulf-CIG@Skelting-CIG
An Update on Cheating and Exploitingpinned
Hi everyone,
We've observed a recent increase in exploits and cheating in-game and want to acknowledge everyone who's taken the time to report these issues. It's genuinely appreciated.
Historically, we’ve taken a more relaxed approach to third-party tools. This was intentional, allowing space for community-driven efforts like localization, VR integrations, and other creative contributions. However, with our growing player base and increased engagement, we’ve reached a new threshold — one where exploiters see greater opportunity in targeting the game. In response to the recent spike in abuse, we’ll be tightening our anti-cheat measures to better protect both the integrity of the game and the experience for the broader community that continues to shape it.
While we won’t be sharing specifics, we want to reassure you that recent updates have already made a substantial impact. We’ve also issued a large wave of account bans and will continue to take enforcement actions as needed.
To be clear: exploiting or cheating is strictly against our terms, regardless of intent or the current stage of development. We understand some users may be experimenting, acting out of curiosity, or believe they’re helping expose issues — but even these actions can be disruptive and damaging to the game. This behavior can lead to serious consequences, up to and including permanent account closure.
We’ll continue monitoring the situation and taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure fair play. Thanks again for continuing to report issues as they arise.
:::Zyloh-CIG also pointed out that "the bans were permanent."
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/cheating-exploits-update/8118455
Spectrum - v7.61.0
RSI’s Spectrum is our integrated community and player interaction service, including chat, forums, game integration, and Player Organization facilities. Player Organizations (“Org”...
Spectrum (robertsspaceindustries.com)
FYI for Linux players like myself: The LUG has stated in their discord that they are in communication with CIG about upcoming changes to try to keep up. There is already a workaround if you got locked out because they started forcing EAC validation and increased heartbeat checks.
It sounds like the future of unofficial VR support is bleak, but I'm not a VR player so what I've heard may be out of date.
