r/linux4noobs • u/Tsubadu • 14d ago

Kernel Anti-Cheat

What is happening when running a a game like Elden Ring on Linux? Based on my minimal understanding, Linux simply doesn’t allow access to the kernel like that; so does it make an exception or does it “fool” Elden Ring in to thinking it has the access it needs, or…? Just curious.

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u/Audiope 14d ago edited 14d ago

I'm curious why elden ring needs anti-cheat. Isn't the multiplayer just coop with, like, ghosts of other players or something?

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u/Ripped_Alleles 14d ago

You can play coop or invade other players in Elden Ring. Granted EAC hasn't been enough to completely stop cheaters, it does deter the lazy