League of Legends Players Upset Over Vanguard Anti-Cheat Software
The recent introduction of Vanguard in League of Legends has caused quite a stir in the online gaming community. Many players have reported issues with their computers becoming unusable after installing the kernel-level program. These claims have been circulating on various platforms, including Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook.
Players have complained about Vanguard interfering with startup programs, causing crashes in other software, and even tampering with unrelated files on their systems. Some have gone as far as calling it “malware” and have vowed to stop playing League of Legends until the issue is resolved.
High-Profile Cases of PC Damage
One notable incident involved LS, a well-known League creator, who shared on Twitter that both of his computers were affected by Vanguard, with one requiring drastic measures to fix. Despite attempts to address the issue, LS’s other computer remains unable to function properly.
Riot’s Response and Suggestions
Although Riot has not directly addressed the backlash surrounding the Vanguard software, the company’s technical staff have been active on forums like Reddit, offering troubleshooting tips and suggesting that some reported issues may not be related to Vanguard itself.
Riot has encouraged affected players to upload their Vanguard logs for further investigation to pinpoint the root cause of the problems. However, some Reddit comments from Riot representatives have since been removed.
Understanding Vanguard and Its Purpose
Vanguard’s launch in League of Legends follows its implementation in VALORANT, where it has been used since the game’s debut in 2020. The anti-cheat software is designed to detect unauthorized third-party programs and maintain competitive integrity within the gaming environment, albeit at the cost of constantly running on users’ systems.
It’s worth noting that Vanguard is not unique to League of Legends, as other popular games like Overwatch, Helldivers 2, and Call of Duty also utilize similar kernel-level programs for anti-cheat purposes.
As the discussion around Vanguard continues to evolve, the gaming community eagerly awaits Riot’s official response to the ongoing concerns and criticisms raised by players.