Arc Raiders Cracks Down on Cheaters by Banning Their Entire Family

In a bold and unprecedented move, Embark Studios has escalated its war on cheaters in Arc Raiders by implementing a new policy that extends bans to entire Steam Family Sharing groups. This aggressive tactic aims to dismantle the ecosystem of cheating by ensuring that no account associated with a banned player can continue playing the game.

The New Anti-Cheat Frontier

The developers of Arc Raiders have been battling cheaters since the game’s launch, employing increasingly creative methods to maintain fair gameplay. From locking cheaters in rooms and “cooking them alive” to spawning endless Arc enemies on their heads, Embark has shown it’s willing to think outside the box. Now, they’re taking the fight to the family dinner table.

According to community manager Ossen on the official Discord server, the new policy works like this: if any account in a Steam Family Sharing group receives a ban while using a shared Arc Raiders license, all accounts in that family will receive a restriction. Even more punishing, if the license owner gets banned, they can no longer share the game through Steam Family Sharing, forcing all shared users to either purchase their own copy or be permanently locked out.

The Mechanics of Family Punishment

The restrictions are designed to be inescapable. If you try to remove the banned account from your sharing group or kick out the innocent parties, it won’t matter—the ban still applies. A removed family member can purchase their own copy, but they’ll need to wait for the existing game ban on their account to expire. There is literally no workaround.

This policy addresses a significant loophole that cheaters were exploiting. Previously, suspended accounts could simply switch to a family member’s PC and continue their illegitimate play. Now, that avenue has been completely shut down. The message from Embark is crystal clear: cheating in Arc Raiders isn’t just a personal risk—it’s a family affair.

The Evolution of Anti-Cheat Warfare

The journey to this point has been long and frustrating for both developers and legitimate players. When Arc Raiders first launched, there were numerous workarounds for cheaters and a noticeable lack of meaningful punishment. The developers even publicly acknowledged the game had a “significant cheating issue” just months ago.

Streamers have been on the front lines of this battle. Popular content creators like The Burnt Peanut and Tfue have encountered numerous cheaters using aimbots and other unfair advantages. In one notable case, Tfue had 20 kits wrongfully taken by cheaters returned to him after the developers intervened.

Why This Matters

This aggressive anti-cheat measure represents a significant shift in how game developers approach the problem of cheating. Rather than just punishing the individual cheater, Embark is creating a system of collective responsibility that makes cheating far less appealing. The potential for family conflict—imagine explaining to your sibling why they can’t play the game you got banned from—adds a powerful deterrent.

The policy also addresses the economic aspect of cheating. By preventing banned players from sharing the game with family members, Embark ensures that cheaters can’t simply mooch off a legitimate purchase while their main account remains suspended. If you want to keep playing Arc Raiders after a ban, you’ll need to buy your own copy and wait out the punishment.

The Future of Fair Play

As online gaming continues to grow, the battle against cheaters becomes increasingly important for maintaining healthy player communities. Arc Raiders‘ approach may set a precedent for other games struggling with similar issues. While some might argue the policy is too harsh, especially on innocent family members, the alternative—allowing cheaters to continue ruining the experience for legitimate players—is arguably worse.

The effectiveness of this strategy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Embark Studios is sending a message that cheating in Arc Raiders comes with consequences that extend far beyond the individual player. In the war against cheaters, sometimes you have to fight fire with fire—or in this case, fight cheaters with family bans.

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