From IGN · Kirk McKeand · · 40s
Helldivers 2 Steam Reviews Drop After Anti-Cheat Change
Arrowhead's Easy Anti-Cheat blocks mods, sparking Steam review bombs.
In brief
Arrowhead's Easy Anti-Cheat blocks mods, sparking Steam review bombs. Helldivers 2's Steam reviews fell to 'Mostly Negative' after Easy Anti-Cheat blocked mods that fix game issues. Originally reported by IGN.
Anti-Cheat Change
Arrowhead switched to Easy Anti-Cheat to reduce cheaters in Helldivers 2 but broke mods that fix game issues.
Steam Reviews Plunge
Recent Steam reviews dropped to 'Mostly Negative' while all-time reviews stay 'Mostly Positive'.
Mod Fixes
Mods like hellpod steering fixes and smoother vaulting mechanics were blocked by Easy Anti-Cheat.
Player Backlash
Players claim Easy Anti-Cheat blocked them from launching the game, with Helldivers 2 missing from Steam in the UK.
Here's the gist
Helldivers 2's Steam reviews fell to 'Mostly Negative' after Easy Anti-Cheat blocked mods that fix game issues.
