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Used CPU Purchase Triggers Valorant Ban, Exposing Anti-Cheat Risks in Second-Hand Market

A German buyer was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU that was blacklisted by Riot’s anti-cheat system due to the previous owner’s cheating. The ban, which began on August 12, 2026, is expected to expire in mid-December, but support refused to lift it early. This incident highlights the risks of buying used hardware in the second-hand market, as anti-cheat systems can track specific components via TPM or other identifiers, leaving innocent buyers with no recourse.

via TechSpot|

#amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d #anti-cheat #riot-games

technology7 days ago•10 min saved

Riot's Vanguard Anti-Cheat Bans Innocent Buyer of Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D

A German player was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU that had been blacklisted by Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat system due to the previous owner's cheating. The ban, which began on August 12, 2026, is expected to expire in mid-December, but support refused to lift it early. This incident highlights the risks of buying used hardware in the second-hand market, as anti-cheat systems can track specific components via TPM or other identifiers, leaving innocent buyers with no recourse. Riot's head of anti-cheat, Phillip Koskinas, confirmed that hardware bans last up to four months and apply only to the game where cheating was detected, but there is no way to check for such bans before purchase.

via Kotaku|

#amd-ryzen #anti-cheat #pc-hardware

technology7 days ago•17 min saved

Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D Buyer Locked Out of Valorant Due to Previous Owner's Cheating

A German buyer of a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D was blocked from playing Valorant because the previous owner had cheated. Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat system blacklisted the CPU, and support refused to lift the ban. The ban is expected to expire in mid-December, but there is no way to check for such bans before purchasing used hardware.

via TechPowerUp|

#amd #anti-cheat #riot-games

technology8 days ago•1 min saved

German Gamer Inherits Valorant Ban After Buying Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D

A German player was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D from a cheater. Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat system blacklisted the CPU and other components, preventing the new owner from playing. Support refused to lift the ban, which may last up to four months. This highlights a rare but growing risk in the second-hand PC market, where hardware identifiers can transfer penalties to innocent buyers.

via Wccftech|

#amd-ryzen #anti-cheat #riot-games

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Used PC Hardware May Carry Hidden Anti-Cheat Bans

Buying used computer components carries a rare but real risk: anti-cheat systems may flag specific hardware, causing innocent buyers to receive immediate game bans. Recent reports indicate that purchasing a secondhand CPU from a banned player can result in the new owner’s account being blacklisted, with no recourse from support teams.

via pcworld.com|

#anti-cheat #pc-hardware #riot-games

technology1 month ago•15 min saved

Rough Year for 2D Fighters: 2XKO’s End and Marvel Tōkon Port Woes Define 2026

Riot Games ended active development on 2XKO after a rocky console launch, while Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls struggled with a troubled PC port. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game faced ongoing controversy and an unfinished feel, and Invisible VS faded quickly, with Quarter Up reportedly laying off most staff after the fighter failed to gain traction, making 2026 a disappointing year for 2D fighting games overall.

via Kotaku|

#2xko #avatar-legends-the-fighting-game #fighting-games-2026

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Riot Games ends 2XKO development, refunds players after a short run

Riot Games will halt active development on 2XKO in December after less than a year since its January launch; a final patch arrives in October, and all purchases made before August 20 will be refunded by November while servers stay online. Upcoming additions like Lux and Samira will still be released, all characters will be unlocked when development ends, and a large cosmetics bundle remains available for $39.99; ranked lobbies will be disabled while casual matchmaking continues. The decision underscores sustainability challenges in the free-to-play fighting game space, following earlier layoffs and mixed reception.

via Eurogamer|

#2xko #fighting-games #refunds

gaming1 month ago•3 min saved

Riot Ends Active 2XKO Development, Initiates Final Patches and Player Refunds

Riot Games will end active development of the free-to-play fighting game 2XKO in December after determining operating costs and flat engagement; servers will remain online beyond 2026 and offline play is unaffected. Three patches remain before development wraps: 1.3.1 in September unlocks most content (including all champions), removes major monetization elements, and reworks lobbies; 1.3.3 in October adds the final champion, Samira; 1.3.5 in December focuses on bug fixes. In parallel, Riot is refunding all purchases made up to August 20, with PC refunds issued to the original payment method and console refunds via the platform. Some items will be available for Credits, private lobbies will stay updated, and the game will sunset as a live service while Riot refocuses on future projects. A previous 80-position reduction to the 2XKO team was noted as part of the broader scaling decision.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#2xko #gaming #patches

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Riot to Wind Down 2XKO Development by December

Riot Games has announced it will cease active development of its League of Legends–universe fighting game 2XKO in December, with servers remaining online but no new updates. The company plans to release two more champions (Lux and Samira) and a final patch this year, unlock all champions, bundle most cosmetics, and refund purchases made on or before August 20; KO Points will be disabled and purchased content will be kept by players, with avatar and profile items unlockable for credits after September. Riot says the game failed to attract a sustainable audience despite a dedicated community, making sunsetting the game the best option after exploring other options.

via Game Informer|

#2xko #december #refunds

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Riot Quietly Closes Active 2XKO Development, Keeps Servers Live for Online Play

Riot Games will end active development on 2XKO by December 2026, but will keep servers online for online play with a final patch and bug fixes. Purchases made on or before Aug 20 will be refunded, most cosmetics will be bundled, and all champions will be unlocked. Offline play remains unaffected. Through 2026 Riot will still add content, including two new champions, Lux and Samira, before the final update.

via Kotaku|

#2xko #end-of-life #games

gaming2 months ago•1 min saved

LoL 26.14 introduces opt-in parental tools to safeguard young players

League of Legends patch 26.14 adds opt-in parental controls to help parents manage their child’s social interactions, purchases, and playtime. Features include viewing/editing friend lists, turning text/voice chat on or off, blocking incoming requests, and visibility into 18+ accounts that messaged your child within 30 days; purchase and playtime limits are platform-specific (Riot platform purchases and PC playtime are handled in-game, others must be managed separately). The tools are optional and aimed at increasing child safety, with potential for future features.

via PCGamesN|

#child-safety #gaming #league-of-legends

gaming3 months ago•31 min saved

Riot Enables On-Demand Vanguard Anti-Cheat for Windows 11 Players

Riot Games’ Vanguard anti-cheat can now run on-demand instead of always being active, launching only when you play a Riot title. The feature, Vanguard Pre-Check, requires Windows 11 25H2 and security features like TPM 2.0, VBS/HVCI, and IOMMU; about 35% of players already meet these requirements, while the remaining 65% would need to enable Secure Boot/TPM and related settings to use on-demand mode.

via The Verge|

#anti-cheat #gaming #riot-games

gaming4 months ago•4 min saved

Riot Celebrates Pride 2026 With Free In-Game Content, Art, and Charity Across All Games

Riot Games’ Pride 2026 celebration spans League, VALORANT, TFT, and Wild Rift with free Pride in-game content (emotes, sprays, icons, titles), new character integrations, and LGBTQIA+-focused art. Eight community artists created Pride-inspired pieces for each Riot game, plus office events and a global March for Pride charity drive that accumulates millions of steps. The Pride Playlist updated in partnership with LGBTQIA+ creators, and new in-game items include League emotes, TFT emote, VALORANT spray and title, and Wild Rift’s K’Sante debut with Pride-themed art and emotes.

via Riot Games|

#community-art #gaming #in-game-content

gaming4 months ago•2 min saved

Epic Pulls Porsche Concept Image After AI-Suspicions Surround Fortnite Scene

Epic Games removed a Porsche concept image tied to Fortnite after players speculated it was AI-generated. Epic said Porsche provided the image and that Unreal Engine workflows were used to create the background, but questions linger about why a Riot Games logo appeared on a balloon in the scene. The situation contrasts with the car configurator tool, which uses Unreal Engine and looks more advanced than the AI-generated image.

via GameSpot|

#ai #fortnite #gaming

technology4 months ago•14 min saved

Fortnite x Porsche Concept Image Triggers AI-Gen Backlash and Logo Confusion

Unreal Engine’s X account posted a Porsche–Fortnite crossover image tied to the Cayenne Turbo Electric. After fans accused it of AI-generation style and noted Riot Games’ logo in the mock-up, the image was deleted and later re-uploaded with a clarification that it was Porsche-produced concept art, not Epic’s final car configurator. The episode raises questions about AI usage and internal QA in branded content.

via Kotaku|

#ai #epic-games #fortnite