With the rollout of Riot Games’ Vanguard anti-cheat system in League of Legends (LoL) patch 14.9, players encountered various issues on the official servers. Despite community outcry, Riot Games defends Vanguard against the criticisms, attributing the problems to common coding issues.
Vanguard Implementation and Issues
The deployment of Vanguard aimed to combat cheating in LoL, similar to its use in Valorant. After extensive testing on the PBE (Public Beta Environment), Vanguard went live on the official servers. However, players swiftly reported issues ranging from FPS drops to system crashes.
Community Response and Riot’s Defense
On social media platforms, players expressed frustration not only with LoL but also with their hardware experiencing problems. Riot responded to these concerns by stating that the rollout was proceeding smoothly and the program was functioning as intended. They addressed specific queries on the forum.
Riot highlighted that only a tiny fraction (less than 0.03%) of players reported issues with Vanguard, mostly encountering “common error codes” that could be resolved through user support or troubleshooting. Nevertheless, Riot acknowledged more complex issues that are under thorough investigation.
Impact on Bot Accounts
Following Vanguard’s integration in LoL patch 14.9, there was a significant decline in bot account activity, a trend Riot plans to monitor closely and report on later. They encouraged the community to report any software-related errors through the developer’s support chat.
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Riot Games’ Commitment to Addressing Vanguard Issues in League of Legends
In conclusion, Riot Games remains committed to addressing issues related to Vanguard’s implementation in League of Legends. Despite initial setbacks, they urge players to report any ongoing problems for prompt resolution and continue their efforts to maintain fair gameplay and integrity within the community.