FACEIT Client Anti-Cheat

FACEIT Client Anti-Cheat is the official anti-cheating game software of the FACEIT esports platform that has attracted over 22 million players across the world.

You can also download the FACEIT Client.

Originally established in 2012 as an e-Sport and Tournament friendly destination with a wide array of tools that cater to both professional gamers and fans of the e-Sport scene.



This platform has evolved into a fully-featured ecosystem for fair and sportsman online competition in a wide array of popular competitive titles such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, DOTA 2, Team Fortress 2, Rocket League, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. After eight years on the market, FACEIT was purchased and merged into a new company ESL FaceIt Group.

One of the core pillars of the entire FACEIT platform is its reliance on FACEIT Client Anti-Cheat, a client-base application that actively scans for a wide array of telltale signs of cheating software, thus ensuring a level playing field for all players.



The FACEIT Anti-cheat consists of:

• An application that runs when you are playing one of our protected games (like CS2);
• A kernel mode driver that is loaded at boot
• A server-side SDK that ensures communication between the client and server happens in a trusted and secure manner.

The app was developed in such a way that can detect not only previously recognized hacks and cheats but can also detect signs of newly developed cheating software that was not yet formally scanned by any anti-cheat services.

The cheats for popular e-Sport titles come in numerous forms and can help players illegally gain an advantage in the form of auto-targeting, seeing through walls, adding radar overlays, removing run recoil, modifying rendering of games to easily detect opponents, modifying drivers, attempting to shut down active anti-cheat detection, use deceptive means to evade previous bans, and more.



FACEIT Client Anti-Cheat is a required application for the FACEIT gaming platform. It is used not only as a method of guaranteeing the sportsmanship of all participants in online matches but also as an account identity authenticator.

In addition to offering all players access to its advanced matchmaking service, the FACEIT platform also offers players extensive tracking of their stats which can be used to gain valuable insights and more easily climb through ranks.

The platform is also home to a thriving community that is managing its own chat rooms and custom servers that can have user-defined rules, map pools, and more.

Key Features

Advanced Cheat Detection: Combines state-of-the-art client-side detection with unique server-side analysis, improving detection accuracy as user volume increases.

Behavioral Systems Integration: Continuous analysis of new cheats through multiple behavioral monitoring systems, ensuring automated updates to the cheat detection library.

Real-Time Cheat Prevention: Immediate action upon detection to ensure a fair gaming environment, providing users with peace of mind that FACEIT remains legitimate.

Strict Data Collection Policy: Data collection is limited to essential information required for cheat detection and is used solely for this purpose.

Restricted Access: Data access and processing are limited to key senior employees, with the majority of analysis handled by automated systems.

Compliance with Data Protection Laws: Data storage and access adhere to the most stringent EU data protection regulations.

Evolving Security Systems: Continuous adoption of the latest encryption technologies to keep the platform safe and secure.

Certified Drivers: Drivers are certified by Symantec and Microsoft, meeting the latest optional requirements for Windows security.

User Feedback Integration: Active listening and response to user feedback to enhance the platform's security and user experience.



FAQs

What is FACEIT Anti-Cheat and why is it needed?
FACEIT Anti-Cheat is a dedicated client used on the FACEIT platform to detect and prevent cheating in competitive games like CS2, ensuring fair play by blocking hacks, exploits, and unauthorized software.

How do I install and use FACEIT Anti-Cheat?
To use it, download the FACEIT Anti-Cheat client from the official site, install it, and log in with your FACEIT account; the client must be running in the background whenever you join protected matches.

Which games require FACEIT Anti-Cheat?
It is mandatory for games such as Counter-Strike 2 (formerly CS:GO) on FACEIT, and is also used in selected competitive titles where cheating is a major concern.

Does FACEIT Anti-Cheat affect system performance or privacy?
The client runs at a kernel level to detect cheats effectively, but it’s optimized to have minimal impact on performance; FACEIT states it only monitors game-related processes and complies with privacy regulations.

Is FACEIT Anti-Cheat free to use?
Yes, the FACEIT Anti-Cheat client is completely free to download and use, though you need a FACEIT account, and premium subscription options exist for enhanced matchmaking and competitive features.

PROS

• Effective Cheater Detection
• Real-Time Monitoring
• Improved Competitive Integrity
• Regular Updates & Improvements
• Low Impact on Performance

CONS

• Occasional False Positives
• Resource Intensive at Times
• Limited Game Support
• Mandatory Installation for Access

FACEIT Client Anti-Cheat is 100% FREE and can be used on all modern versions of Windows OS.