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BattlEye
Reutlingen, Germany
What it is
BattlEye is anti-cheat software for online multiplayer games. It combines kernel-level protection with dynamic scanning and detection to block cheats and identify players for bans. Scanning takes place in user and kernel modes, using specific and heuristic routines. Game servers can use its remote console administration interface to kick players who violate server rules. The maker describes game-specific integrations, including script detection for the Arma series, with installation on both the server and client. It says integration can be ready for release within days. Encrypted communication uses the game's network connection and does not require extra port or firewall forwarding; automatic updates are also included. BattlEye lists Linux, macOS, and Windows support, though its FAQ says the kernel-level driver is not compatible with Windows 11 Hardware-enforced Stack Protection. Pricing is available on request. The maker says it generally stores no information on most users, but may process game, device, operating-system, and related file or process information when it finds data that may indicate cheat software. Game developers and publishers can contact the company about integration and demonstrations.
For and against
For
- Combines proactive protection and dynamic detection
- Server tools can kick rule-breaking players
- Encrypted communication uses the game's network connection
- Automatic updates are included
Against
- Pricing is available only on request
- Driver is incompatible with Windows 11 Hardware-enforced Stack Protection
The verdict
BattlEye combines client and server protection with game-specific integration and server administration tools. Developers should check compatibility and request pricing and integration details before proceeding.
Who it suits
BattlEye is intended for developers and publishers protecting online multiplayer games, and for players using games that integrate it. It may matter to Windows 11 users with Hardware-enforced Stack Protection enabled.
On the record
- Ban appeals
- The support page says global bans are permanent and asks appealers to include the exact ban ID and game name or their game account identifier.battleye.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Communication
- BattlEye says its encrypted communications use the game's network connection and require no additional port or firewall forwarding.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The FAQ says BattlEye's kernel-level anti-cheat driver is not yet compatible with Windows 11 Hardware-enforced Stack Protection.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Data minimization
- BattlEye says it generally stores no information on most users and stores data when it finds information that may indicate cheat software.battleye.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Data processing
- BattlEye may process IP addresses, game identifiers, device information, operating-system information, and information about game-related and operating-system-related files, memory, processes, and drivers.battleye.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Data statement
- The maker says it does not collect or store information unrelated to the game or hack-detection mechanisms.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Demonstrations
- The company offers risk-free demonstrations to prospective game developers and publishers.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Developer audience
- BattlEye invites game developers and publishers working on online multiplayer games to inquire about integration and offers risk-free demonstrations.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The latest client-side and server-side BattlEye files come with the game distribution; the downloads page also offers BattlEye RCon for Windows and its protocol specification.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Game developer audience
- BattlEye invites game developers and publishers interested in protecting online multiplayer games to contact it about integration.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Game-specific integration
- The maker says it customizes solutions for supported games, including script detection in the Arma series.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Integration takes place on both the game server and client, and the company says BattlEye can be ready for release within days.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integration model
- Integration takes place on both the game server and client, and the maker says it can be ready for release within days.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Network and updates
- The maker says BattlEye communicates through the game's network connection using encrypted packets and has a bandwidth-friendly automatic update system.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Prevention and detection
- The service combines proactive kernel-based protection with dynamic scanning and detection routines.battleye.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Protection
- Its system combines proactive protection that blocks many hacks with dynamic detection and global bans for detected cheaters.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BattlEye is an anti-cheat service intended to prevent and detect cheating in games.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Scanning
- BattlEye says it scans player systems in user and kernel mode using specific and heuristic detection routines.battleye.org · read 3 Oct 2026
