AC Ward

Director of Anti-Cheat Electronic Arts

Day 2 - Wednesday 29th April, 2026

2:00 PM Presentation – Evolving Anti Cheat: What Modern Live Service Studios Must Do to Stay Ahead

Cheating has evolved faster than ever, and today’s live service studios face a constantly shifting landscape of exploits, automation, and sophisticated bypass tools. In this session, a speaker will break down how anti cheat has changed, what threats are emerging, and the practical steps studios must take to protect competitive integrity without compromising player experience. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of:

Adapting anti cheat strategies to match the speed and sophistication of modern exploit development.
Integrating proactive detection and response systems that minimize disruption to legitimate players.
Strengthening long term security by aligning technical, design, and community teams around shared anti cheat goals.

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