Riot Denies Rumors of Bricking PCs with Vanguard
- Riot Games refutes claims that Vanguard can damage PCs
- The developer clarifies that only cheating devices are affected
- Cheaters may face instability, but their PCs remain functional
Riot Games has addressed and debunked rumors suggesting that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can permanently disable players' computers. These rumors gained traction after a humorous social media post where the company congratulated cheaters on their now-useless hardware.
Riot quickly clarified that it "would not, and cannot," impact the functionality of PCs while emphasizing that the devices referenced in the post were specifically designed for cheating in games like Valorant. The company stated, "Vanguard does not damage hardware or disable your devices," reassuring players of their PC's safety.
As part of its ongoing anti-cheat measures, Riot has implemented security features that make these cheating devices ineffective in their games, while normal PC operations remain unaffected.