In the inaugural season of Arena Breakout Infinite, the development team made significant strides in securing a fair gaming environment. Amelia and Zach Loong from the security team highlighted these efforts in a recent security debrief, showcasing the team’s commitment to combating cheating and improving player experience.
Key Achievements in ABI Season 1:
- Enhanced Security Systems: Both client-side and server-side security measures were tightened to ensure seamless integration and robust cheat detection.
- Cheater Analysis and Bans: By analyzing in-game behavior and targeting malicious data manipulation, the team identified and banned 7,913 confirmed cheaters, each receiving a strict 10-year ban.
- Transparency: Players can track penalties, reports, and security updates in real-time via the official Security Center.
Community-Focused Initiatives
One standout feature introduced in Season 1 is the Cheater Compensation System. If a player is eliminated by a confirmed cheater, they are compensated for their losses. This system even covers the losses of other players affected by the same cheater within 48 hours. So far, over 48,000 players have received compensation, totaling 25.6 billion in-game coins.
To address toxic behaviors, such as intentional team harm, the team penalized 298 repeat offenders. Additionally, the introduction of the Loot Lockout System provides a 30-second head start for players unlocking key rooms, reducing unfair looting practices.
Looking Ahead: The 2025 Anti-Cheat Roadmap
As the game moves into 2025, Arena Breakout Infinite is poised to introduce groundbreaking features and improvements:
Upcoming Features:
- Kill Cam Replay: Players can review their kill cam even after the match ends, enabling better reporting of suspicious activities.
- Improved Cheater Compensation: Feedback from players will shape a faster and more efficient compensation system.
- Server Fortifications: Measures to block junk traffic and stabilize servers were implemented following the discovery of a disruptive tool causing lag and disconnections. Affected players have already been compensated.
- Merit Score System Update: The revamped system emphasizes rewards over penalties, offering high-merit players a rank point boost for their first match of the day.
- Toxic Behavior Mitigation: New mechanisms empower players to decide the fate of teammates’ lost items, discouraging toxic behaviors.
- Enhanced Security Center: Expanded reporting tools, better content, a sleek new user interface, and potential integration into the game launcher are on the horizon.
Community Involvement
The security team reiterated that creating a fair gaming environment is a community effort. Player suggestions and feedback remain instrumental in shaping future updates. Regular updates will continue to be shared on the official website, ensuring transparency and collaboration.
Conclusion
Season 1 set a strong foundation for Arena Breakout Infinite’s anti-cheat measures, and the 2025 roadmap promises even more robust solutions. With innovative features, improved systems, and a focus on community involvement, the game is well on its way to becoming a cheat-free and enjoyable experience for all players. Stay tuned for more updates and keep the fight fair in the Dark Zone!
