Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to
Riot Games introduces an optional anti-cheat mode for its Vanguard software.
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Riot Games introduced Vanguard On-Demand, allowing users to run the anti-cheat only when playing a game. This update made the Vanguard anti-cheat optional with Microsoft.
Epilogue added 105d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What is Vanguard On-Demand?
Vanguard On-Demand is a new feature that allows users to enable Riot Games' anti-cheat software only when they are actively playing supported games.
Which companies collaborated on this feature?
Riot Games collaborated with Microsoft to develop Vanguard On-Demand.
What games will support Vanguard On-Demand?
Coverage does not yet specify which games will support this feature.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
- Primary Driver: Riot Games introduces an optional anti-cheat mode for its Vanguard software.
- Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Riot Games has announced a new feature for its Vanguard anti-cheat software. The feature, called Vanguard On-Demand, allows users to enable the anti-cheat software only when they are playing supported games.
Coverage from Shane the Gamer, The Tech Buzz, Riot Games, and The Verge emphasizes the collaboration with Microsoft to make this feature possible. Watch for reactions from the gaming community and potential adoption rates.
Coverage does not yet specify which games will support this feature.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 117d ago.
Who reported it (6)
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You can finally turn Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat off when you're not playing a gameYahoo Tech · 117d ago
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Vanguard On-Demand Mode Lets You Run Riot's Anti-Cheat Only When You PlayShane the Gamer · 117d ago
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Riot Games Makes Vanguard Anti-Cheat Optional With MicrosoftThe Tech Buzz · 117d ago
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Incoming: Vanguard On-DemandRiot Games · 117d ago
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Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want toThe Verge · 117d ago
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