Off The Grid's Kestrel Anti-Cheat Issues First Ban Wave on Teardrop Island
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Gunzilla Games' anti-cheat system, Kestrel, has executed its first ban wave in Off The Grid, targeting cheaters on Teardrop Island. The bans were primarily due to macro and recoil scripting, which accounted for 55% of the total bans.
Kestrel Anti-Cheat System in Action
Gunzilla Games has announced the successful implementation of its in-house anti-cheat system, Kestrel, with the execution of its first ban wave in Off The Grid, specifically targeting players on Teardrop Island. The game’s official social media account confirmed the bans, stating, "Kestrel just ran its first ban wave on Teardrop."
Breakdown of Bans
The studio revealed that the majority of bans were related to input manipulation. The ban categories include:
- Macro and recoil scripting: 55% of bans
- Hardware and input remapping: 27%
- Automated aim assistance: 12%
Kestrel's focus was on identifying automated recoil compensation and rapid jitter firing scripts, as well as unlawful controller remapping and mouse macro configurations.
Data Collection Phase
Before initiating the bans, Kestrel underwent a passive data-collection phase, analyzing over 15 billion gameplay data segments to differentiate between genuine player actions and artificial assistance. The developers stated that this groundwork was crucial to establish a baseline for detecting cheating behavior.
Ongoing Monitoring
Kestrel operates continuously during matches on Teardrop Island, with Gunzilla Games committed to refining the system. Although the exact number of banned accounts has not been disclosed, the studio plans to continue implementing bans based on the system's evolving detection capabilities. This initiative aims to enhance the gaming experience, as some users reported challenges with cheating affecting gameplay.
Off The Grid is currently in Early Access on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Kestrel system actively monitoring player activity to maintain fair play.