The FPS genre is notorious for cheaters running rampant. Therefore, it is no surprise that Battlefield 6 cheats have already been spotted in the beta.
However, EA’s Javelin has successfully blocked 330,000 attempts. Is this the mark of a sound anticheat system, or simply proof that cheaters are more determined than ever?
330,000 Battlefield 6 cheats detected in three days of beta
Unsurprisingly, it did not take long for Battlefield 6 cheats to emerge in the game’s newly launched beta. The day Battlefield’s beta launched, cheating Discord servers were already being advertised by players in the game.
On Friday, August 8th, EA updated Battlefield 6 players on their anticheat efforts and game integrity feedback so far.
In their Battlefield 6 Forum, they confirmed that their new anticheat system, Javelin, had prevented 330,000 attempts to cheat or tamper with the game’s anticheat controls. In the beta’s first 24 hours, there were also 44,000 cheating reports made by players.
Of course, the game is still in beta testing. EA have confirmed that their Gameplay Integrity team is already using the beta data to add to and improve the game’s anticheat systems pre-official launch.
The Battlefield Positive Play team is also actively removing the accounts of cheaters from the beta.
EA also clarified that although secure boot is an integral part of the anticheat puzzle, it is not intended to be a watertight failsafe:
“On Secure Boot, I want to be clear that Secure Boot is not, and was not intended to be a silver bullet. Secure Boot is how you’re helping us build up our arsenal. It’s another barrier that helps us make it harder for cheat developers to create cheat programs, and makes it easier for us to detect it when they do.”
Is Javelin an FPS saviour, or an exemplification of “cheaters gonna cheat?”
330,000 cheaters detected is undoubtedly an impressive statistic. But what exactly does it mean for EA’s anticheat efforts?
EA launched Javelin Anticheat in April 2025. The software is intended to be an evolution of their existing anticheat system. They claim that their cheat detection is over 99% accurate.
One of the most significant issues for anticheat efforts is the inability to detect active cheats. On this front, it seems that EA Javelin is working effectively, given that such a high volume of breach attempts has been identified and halted.
However, this statistic also paints a morbid picture of the state of in-game cheating across FPS titles.
Kernel-level anticheat has been navigable by cheaters for several years now. A deep dive on FPS cheating by a Redditor two years ago reported that they were able to purchase access to five different Discord servers.
Publishers are beginning to take more extreme measures to combat cheating. The 3rd person shooter Fortnite has even pursued heavy legal repercussions for players cheating in competitive tournaments.
One of these legal pursuits resulted in a player receiving a $175,000 fine for cheating, which was donated to charity.
Cheating has a severe impact on competitive integrity for any game hosting an esports scene. From invalid tournament results to skewed odds on esports betting sites, the impact is immeasurable.
If Battlefield 6 is going to invest in a competitive esports scene post-launch, it must ensure EA Javelin continues to show potential.
Hannah is a writer specialising in the esports, gaming, and technology sectors. Working for outlets such as Dot Esports, Esports Insider, and of course ENUK, she has developed a love for wider esports and Apex Legends, although it may never surpass her drive to passionately beat her friends in every game of Mariokart. You may have seen her at various esports and gaming events, including ESI London, EGX, Discover: Esports and many League of Legends watch parties.