Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to
Riot Games introduces Vanguard On-Demand, letting players toggle its anti‑cheat only while they play.
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The brief
Riot Games announced a new Vanguard On‑Demand mode that allows users to run the company’s anti‑cheat software solely during active gameplay. Coverage from Shane the Gamer, The Tech Buzz, Riot Games’ own release, and The Verge emphasizes that the anti‑cheat can now be optional and notes a collaboration with Microsoft on the feature.
Future updates are expected to detail activation steps and any additional options, as indicated by the ongoing reporting across the cited outlets.
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Quick answers
What does Vanguard On‑Demand do?
It lets players enable Riot’s Vanguard anti‑cheat only when they are playing a game.
Which companies are linked to the new option?
Riot Games and Microsoft are mentioned in relation to the optional anti‑cheat.
Which sources reported the change?
The announcement appears in articles from Shane the Gamer, The Tech Buzz, Riot Games, and The Verge.
Coverage (4)
- Vanguard On-Demand Mode Lets You Run Riot's Anti-Cheat Only When You Play Shane the Gamer · 7h ago
- Riot Games Makes Vanguard Anti-Cheat Optional With Microsoft The Tech Buzz · 7h ago
- Incoming: Vanguard On-Demand Riot Games · 7h ago
- Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to The Verge · 7h ago
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