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A recent wave of Switch 2 bans tied to error code 2124-4508 appears to have affected players using legitimate games; many affected consoles were unbanned after restarts or support intervention, suggesting a server-side issue rather than actual piracy, though Nintendo has not issued an official explanation.
The Heroes of Arkesia team is intensifying efforts to combat bots and player-to-player real money transactions (RMT) in Lost Ark, recently conducting a major ban wave targeting accounts involved in RMT Gold transactions. The team emphasizes an escalating punishment system for RMT infractions, including the removal of RMT Gold and disciplinary action against accounts involved in the chain. They clarify that spending money in the game does not prevent significant disciplinary action for RMT-ing, and assure players of their persistent efforts to improve the in-game economy and player experience by combating bots and RMT.
Valve's latest ban wave in Dota 2, as part of the Frostivus 2023 update, has resulted in the banning of tens of thousands of smurf accounts. Players who received the Frostivus bundle in their Armory were surprised to find a "highly toxic lump of coal" instead of cosmetic gifts, with punishments ranging from behavior score penalties to main account bans. Valve has been cracking down on smurfs and cheaters throughout the year, and this ban wave is another step in their commitment to maintaining a fair and sportsmanlike community. The update also includes gameplay changes, bug fixes, and Christmas-themed cosmetics.