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[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Have they gotten rid of the rootkit anti-cheat system yet? Because if not it's still a pass for me.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I don't think they will, as gamers have been normalized to root kits shipping with games. It is a shame, but - where the majority of the audience is completely indifferent - unless the anticheat is doing something overtly problematic like causing a drop in frame rates (e.g. Denuvo) it won't be removed.

But, as an alternative, you can play the game on Linux via Proton - it works, and absolutely doesn't have root privileges. (note: I'm playing on the Steam Deck, but I see no reason why it shouldn't work on normal Proton)

(edited for clarity)

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

Every day the arguments for just ditching windows entirely get stronger and stronger

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

9/10 installs malware