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I don't think it has kernel anti cheat tho. Runs just fine on Linux without root permissions
Damn, getting downvoted for just stating my experience. It doesn't require kernel level access on Linux and runs fine—it's not a stretch to think it doesn't have kernel level anticheat (it doesn't on Linux, just on Windows).
It does
https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/nProtect_GameGuard/
https://www.resetera.com/threads/helldivers-2-incorporates-nprotect-gameguard-on-pc-a-kernel-level-rootkit-anti-cheat-technical-director-responds-to-the-controversy-on-reddit.808530/
Does that function the same on Linux?
From what I understand, it does not get kernel access on Linux. That's why the game wouldn't run the first couple of days. After they patched it, it just makes a web call and lets you play the game.
Tactical dot, because I want to know, too.
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