EA, Crytek Addresses Crysis 2 Demo Cheaters
There be cheaters in the Crysis 2 demo, and Crytek isn't happy.
It's one thing to read about players cheating in a full retail game-- it's almost expected. But it's somewhat sad to read that gamers are even cheating in demos. Seriously, is it really worth the trouble?
Crytek and Electronic Arts are currently addressing gamers who are cheating and hacking their way through the just-released Crysis 2 demo. Apparently, the multiplayer sample doesn't include anti-cheat measures, and given that it's a mere demo, it shouldn't be necessary.
But now it seems that Crytek and EA are regretting the choice to leave an anti-cheat solution out of the demo. That said, they're now warning current and potential cheaters of what's to come in the retail version.
"We know that some people have been playing with an unfair advantage in the Crysis 2 demo," Crytek said in an official statement.
"Rest assured that although the demo does not have these features installed, our team has been working for some time on various anti-cheat measures that have been introduced for the retail release of Crysis 2. We would like to make sure everyone is aware of how important this issue is to us, and that we will continue to strive for a cheat-free community with Crysis 2."
There's no indication if this surge in demo cheating is related to the PC version, the Xbox 360 version or both. The studio also didn't reveal what type of anti-cheating method will be used in the retail PC version, whether it will be Punkbuster or another popular solution. However, in the meantime, PC gamers can check out Crytek's upcoming FPS by downloading the multiplayer demo here.
"Players will compete in six vs. six matches set against a war-torn Manhattan in two maps: Skyline, set on top of the rooftops and interiors of skyscrapers, and Pier 17, an open environment with limited cover," reads the demo's description. "The demo also features two modes: Team Instant Action pits two teams against each other as they kill as many opponents as possible to win the round and Crash Site, where players will battle for control of alien drop pods, earning points by guarding their pods and keeping enemies at bay."
Just remember that there's cheaters abound.
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Hmm maybe its just as well I can't even get it to run.
This was inevitable with no anti cheat measures added. There is always someone out there looking to exploit at all costs just for the win. Sad.
who cares, they consolized the s#@t out of it
I wonder how the campaign will be for this game. Running around a city does not seem as exciting as an island/subterranean alien environment/aircraft carrier......
And I liked killing koreans more than the aliens....(no racism or discrimination meant in this post!)
Maximum cheaters!
"But it's somewhat sad to read that gamers are even cheating in demos. Seriously, is it really worth the trouble?"
It's not just a demo, it's the only means of playing the game for almost a full month.
Sad you have to cheat in a game. I thought it was funny how I got killed over and over and only had one kill the whole time mean while others had like 20 kills.
If there are cheaters on the servers I have been playing they need to use a different cheat mechanism because I usually end up with a 4:1 kill death ratio and the MVP. Maybe Battlefield games have just made me a better FPS player than the COD players.
This was inevitable with no anti cheat measures added. There is always someone out there looking to exploit at all costs just for the win. Sad.
This was inevitable even with protection.
Hate this game. So angry that they did not make it native for the PC, instead this POS is just a port from console.
MAXIMUM HACKING!
Their PING column in the server list doesn't work for xxxx either...
So does the demo and retail version of Crysis2 include SecuROM root kit?
I really hope this doesn't kill FOV tweaks, as I can't stand the default.
cheaters kill pc gaming.
Hate this game. So angry that they did not make it native for the PC, instead this POS is just a port from console.
hey noob it is not a port
maybe that's why they able to shoot me even when i'm cloaked? XD
note: it was far and no thermal sensor was used when they shot me accurately
Maybe that's why I suck so much at the game. =(
I also hate that Armor constantly drains energy, strength is auto, speed is auto, I still don't know how to modify weapons, it seems, everything 6hat was in Crysis Wars that I like, was taken out.
hey noob it is not a port
Maybe not, but with all the changes, it might as well be. Everything good was taken away.
but can they play...
oh, nevermind.
Maybe that's why I suck so much at the game. =(
I also hate that Armor constantly drains energy, strength is auto, speed is auto, I still don't know how to modify weapons, it seems, everything 6hat was in Crysis Wars that I like, was taken out.
i'm fine with the new armor mode but i don't like it when i need energy to run. when the energy totally depleted (0%) i can't run at all. honestly why do you need energy for a simple running in the first place? speed mode should be like the one in original nanosuit
maybe that's why they able to shoot me even when i'm cloaked? XD note: it was far and no thermal sensor was used when they shot me accurately
Nah. Stealth is really easy to see once you're used to the game. Needs a (slight) buff, IMO.
Maybe that's why I suck so much at the game. =(I also hate that Armor constantly drains energy, strength is auto, speed is auto, I still don't know how to modify weapons, it seems, everything 6hat was in Crysis Wars that I like, was taken out.
Customizing your weapons is done through the customize equipment menu... Personally, I like having speed/strength being automatic. The first game was too... I don't want to say complicated... chaotic? It's not that you couldn't get used to it, it just wasn't very intuitive.
I haven't played the demo yet, but from the video comparisons I've seen on youtube, all of the "this is just a console game" is total bull****. The console version looks 5 years older. The PC lighting looks 1000 times better. The textures are tons better. If you have any clue about PC gaming, you'd be able to see the PC version is far superior, graphically.
So, after I finally get the game to run on my old system, spend a few laggy moments admiring the graphics only to suddenly get my arse handed to me by some twelve year old in a foreign country who should be in bed anyway...
It's nothing to do with my eathmath skills.
Ah! I feel much better now I know there are cheaters
im not sure of your experiense whit PB but its only all bad news to me, 1 week and you got 30% of your game comunity able to cheat, and 70% of all vista/W7 gamers will get problems to play thx to PB being made for windows xp cus it sure dont work well for eny alternativ windows systems. how PB still get in to games today its out of my mind. tock me 30 min of internet surch to get PB working on my bad company and ewen if it taken you 5min you shuld not need to be bothered by it at all.
This was inevitable with no anti cheat measures added. There is always someone out there looking to exploit at all costs just for the win. Sad.
I'm pretty sure most are not aware that the number of tech savvy users is steadily growing in our more technology oriented days than it was in the past, every kid that comes out of school can barley wait for a challenge for his technical and programming skills. How best to show of then hack a game to smack your friend in the face.
As a programmer i know all programmers did it eventually to prove to yourself and to others how good you are at what you do. Then you get a job and a family and everything cools back down. But new talent needs new ways and places to prove themselves.
The demo as far as cry engine 3 goes is fantastic. The lighting is great, smooth frames, etc. But if they are worried about cheating then why not take away "aim assist" for the PC. That is a console oriented gag, yet you can still get it on PC?? Sounds close to an aim bot if you ask me....
I'm enjoying the demo, i don't thin i've encountered anycheaters yet. the gameplay is smooth and fun, the the suit adds some good tactics to play in armor in after a stomp on an objective then armor up to lay waste to the remaining in capturing pods, or in kill mode stealth stalk somebody then up and mele bash kill is pretty rewarding
If someone could explain on why you would cheat on a video game especially a demo i would love to know... do you get money or something for winning
Cheaters will be the demise of PC gaming. These companies don't want to put the time, effort and money into keeping these kids, with no lives apparently, from ruining the game, they will just stop making the games for pc.