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What Anti-Cheat Does ARC Raiders Use? (EAC Now, Denuvo Likely Coming) If you’ve followed ARC Raiders for a while, you already know the question everyone asks: what anti-cheat does the game actually use? With ARC Raiders mixing PvE, PvP, and chaotic large-scale encounters, keeping the experience fair is essential and Embark Studios clearly understands that. Below is a fully updated, human-written breakdown of the current anti-cheat situation and what players should realistically expect in the future. ARC Raiders Currently Uses Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) Right now, ARC Raiders runs on Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), one of the most widely used protection systems in modern shooters. EAC provides several layers of security: Kernel-level protection Real-time memory scanning Server-side validation Behavior-based detection These systems make it difficult for common memory editors or outdated tools to interact with the game, keeping most low-level cheats away. Why ARC Raiders Might Switch to Denuvo Anti-Cheat This is where things get interesting. The Finals, another game developed by Embark Studios, originally launched with EAC and later switched to Denuvo Anti-Cheat — a far more aggressive and modern solution. This tells us two things: Embark is willing to upgrade their anti-cheat mid-cycle They take cheat prevention extremely seriously Since ARC Raiders shares the same studio and similar networking architecture, it’s very possible that: ARC Raiders could also transition to Denuvo Anti-Cheat in the future. And if that happens, it likely won’t be the only layer of protection. Possible Additional Security Layers Custom in-house anti-cheat modules Server-side behavior tracking and anomaly detection Machine learning analysis Integrity verification systems Embark already proved their commitment to strong cheat prevention with The Finals, and the same philosophy will almost certainly carry over into ARC Raiders. EAC + Denuvo Hybrid: A Real Possibility Many modern games run multiple anti-cheat systems at the same time to cover different attack vectors. ARC Raiders could easily adopt a hybrid system combining: EAC Compatibility Matchmaking protection General memory scanning Denuvo Anti-Cheat Lower-level kernel defense Strong anti-tamper capabilities Better resistance to DMA/external devices Custom Embark Tools Server behavior monitoring Machine learning cheat detection Ability, stat, and trajectory validation This multi-layered model is becoming standard for AAA multiplayer shooters. Conclusion about what anticheat use Arc Raiders To summarize: ARC Raiders currently uses Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) The Finals switched from EAC to Denuvo, proving Embark is open to change A future upgrade to Denuvo Anti-Cheat or a hybrid system — is very realistic According to my own experience as a developer, EAC is actually one of the strongest anti-cheat solutions on the market depending on the version a studio implements. Denuvo, on the other hand, is mostly focused on making reverse-engineering and game tampering extremely difficult, rather than directly detecting cheats in real time. As the playerbase grows, the anti-cheat system in ARC Raiders will almost certainly become stricter, smarter, and more complex. If you're creating content, guides, or tools around ARC Raiders, prepare for a security environment that evolves quickly over time. Date: 11/29/2025