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SARD Anti-Cheat
What it is
SARD Anti-Cheat is a customizable service for detecting and preventing cheating in PC multiplayer games. It combines kernel-level monitoring, AI-based behavior analysis, and verification across data sources. Publishers can set detection thresholds and rules, then choose automatic penalties or manual review. The hybrid setup includes server-side detection and a kernel-level client, with customizable APIs for both sides. SARD supports Unity, Unreal Engine, and custom engines, plus C++ and C# development. It runs with Windows 32-bit or 64-bit PC games. An admin portal provides log review, penalty controls, a cheat directory, and dashboards showing detection and ban trends. SARD says it collects game-related information for detection, publisher review, and fair-play maintenance, without collecting personal information or sharing collected data with third parties. It states that handling follows GDPR requirements and stored data is encrypted under GDPR- and ISO 27001-compliant policies. The FAQ reports an average frame-rate drop below 1–2 FPS, including on older PCs. Secure Boot is required, and some games may need additional Windows security features. Licensing is offered for individual games, multi-game or studio use, and white-label publishing.
For and against
For
- Kernel and server-side detection in one hybrid deployment
- Supports Unity, Unreal, and custom engines
- Configurable thresholds, rules, and penalties
- Admin dashboards track detection and ban trends
- Data handling excludes personal information
Against
- Secure Boot must be enabled
- Some games may require additional Windows security features
- Pricing is available only on request
- Windows PC multiplayer games are required
The verdict
SARD Anti-Cheat offers configurable detection and enforcement for Windows multiplayer games, with engine integrations and administrative controls. Teams should account for Secure Boot requirements and request a custom license quote.
Who it suits
It suits PC multiplayer publishers and studios needing configurable detection, enforcement, and administrative review. Support for several engines, APIs, and licensing scopes helps teams planning individual or multi-game deployments.
Plans and prices
Customized quote
No fixed tiers · single-game, studio-wide or multi-game, and white-label licensing
Read 8 Oct 2026 · doc.sard.ac
On the record
- Admin tools
- The admin portal includes log review, penalty management, a cheat directory, and dashboards for detection and ban trends.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- SARD states that data handling follows GDPR requirements and that stored data is encrypted under policies compliant with GDPR and ISO 27001.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data use
- SARD says collected data is used for cheat detection, evidence for publisher review, and fair-play maintenance, and is not shared with third parties.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Detection
- It combines kernel-level monitoring, AI-powered behavior analysis, and cross-source data verification.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Enforcement
- Publishers can configure automatic penalties or manual review, with customizable detection thresholds and rules.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integration
- SARD supports Unity, Unreal Engine, custom engines, and customizable client-side and server-side APIs.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended customers
- SARD offers licensing for individual games, multi-game or studio-wide use, and white-label solutions for publishers.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The FAQ says the average frame-rate drop is less than 1–2 FPS, including on older PCs.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- SARD says it collects game-related data needed for cheat detection and does not collect personal information.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SARD Anti-Cheat is a customizable solution designed to detect and prevent cheating in PC multiplayer games.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- SARD offers technical integration support, documentation, onboarding guidance, updates, and security patches.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The product runs on PC multiplayer games using Windows 32-bit or 64-bit and supports C++ and C#.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
- System requirement
- SARD requires Secure Boot to be enabled; some games may also require other Windows security features.doc.sard.ac · read 8 Oct 2026
