EA updates Battlefield 2024 anti-cheat mitigation to require Windows Secure Boot

Bottom line: As cheating software evolves, so must mitigation efforts. However, new anti-cheat measures rarely go off without a hitch. Many players express concerns about disruptions, false bans, or privacy issues. While no system is perfect, these safeguards are necessary to maintain fair play and preserve the integrity of the game for honest users. Despite shifting focus to the next Battlefield game, EA continues supporting Battlefield 2042 with updates. The latest patch (8.8.0) now requires Secure Boot to run, a move designed to combat increasingly sophisticated cheating methods and protect fair play. "As cheat developers keep evolving their tactics, we're stepping up our game too," EA said in its Battlefield 2042 changelog. The change specifically targets cheats that try to load during the Windows boot process. The developers note it only works on hardware supporting Secure Boot, which most rigs do since the feature has existed since 2011. Initially, Microsoft designed Secure Bo ... Read full article.