A new Steam updated policy has been released on October 30 requiring developers that use kernel-level anti-cheat software to explicitly disclaim it on their storefront. Steam is the world's largest platform for purchasing PC games online, which in many cases means that any rules the company sets must be followed by developers who want their games to sell.
In the last few weeks, the platform has made some significant changes to its policies, and many, such as those stating that Steam games are simply purchased licenses, have players upset. With hundreds of millions of current users and millions more joining the platform every year, transparency and clarity are a must to avoid backlash and other undesirable consequences.
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In a recent Steam policy update posted by the company on October 30, it was stated that any developers whose games used kernel-level anti-cheat software would have to start posting a disclaimer about it on their storefront. In its most basic form, kernel-level anti-cheat software operates inside players' PCs and scans various files while monitoring in-game...