As a pioneer in the battle royale genre, PUBG Mobile has skyrocketed in popularity, boasting over one billion downloads worldwide and fueling a thriving esports scene. From skilled pros to content creators, the game keeps gamers hooked—but hackers threaten fair play.
Despite surging revenue and massive player base, cheating has plagued PUBG Mobile, driving some players away. To combat this, developers implemented a robust anti-cheat system that detects and bans accounts using unauthorized hacks, ensuring a level playing field for everyone.
This system actively monitors for unfair advantages, swiftly banning offenders to maintain integrity.
Developers release weekly ban reports detailing account levels and violation reasons. From July 23 to 29, the anti-cheat system banned 1,040,818 accounts—a slight dip from last week but still a massive enforcement. Top violations included character model modifications, auto-aim hacks, and X-ray vision.
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Diamond and Crown tier players, often tempted to climb ranks unfairly, represent the largest share of bans, highlighting focused enforcement on high-level cheating.
Character model changes topped the list, accounting for over half of bans, as the system zeroes in on prevalent hacks.
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