From August 21 to 23, gamescom 2024, the gaming festival for all developers and gamers, opened its door to the public. As the leading force in game protection, Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE), also showcased its presence at the event, demonstrating cutting-edge game security technology and sharing expertise with game developers from around the globe. On August 22nd, Anti-Cheat Expert announced partnerships with Cathedral Studios, a UK game company that has recently been garnering attention in Europe and North America, to equip their flagship game, The Bornless, with Anti-Cheat Expert as its anti-cheat system.

The Challenge of FPS Game Security

Game security in FPS games is always a tough nut to crack. According to the 2023 Game Security White Paper, over half of the detected cheats are found in shooting games. The sheer volume of aimbots, wallhacks, and recoil control cheats is significant, and emerging threats like DMA cheats are even introducing new challenges for FPS games. In this context, FPS games demand top-tier security measures. It takes a robust and cutting-edge anti-cheat system to maintain a safe gaming environment.

The Bornless - A Flagship in Need of Protection

The Bornless, crafted by Cathedral Studios, is a PC action-horror FPS slated for release on Steam and the Epic Games Store next year. It has already attracted a community of over 9,000 enthusiasts on X (Twitter) and boasts a thriving Discord channel with a membership exceeding 6,000, eager to engage in discussions about the game. As Cathedral Studios' debut and flagship game, maintaining a safe and healthy gaming environment for The Bornless is of great importance. Cathedral Studios' choice of Anti-Cheat Expert reflects the system's proven anti-cheat prowess and conveys a significant level of trust in the Anti-Cheat Expert team.

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Executive Insights

Josh Palumbo, Head of Products at Cathedral Studios, said, “Our goal is to collaborate with Anti-Cheat Expert to develop and share best practices in fostering healthy gaming communities and positive player interactions. We aim to create a gaming environment where players can enjoy and engage with each other safely. Thanks to our partnership with Anti-Cheat Expert, we have taken a significant step toward achieving this goal. Looking ahead, we hope to further enhance our user experience and ensure a fair gaming environment for all players.”

Xander Li, Head of Tencent Game Security's ACE product team, stated, "We have faith in entrusting the professional work to the experts. Anti-Cheat Expert is poised to cultivate a robust competitive atmosphere for The Bornless, enabling the game development team to concentrate on crafting content delivering more delightful experiences to the players."