Anti-Cheat Controversy | DLSS Overrides Cause Player Bans in Call of Duty
A surge of frustration among players is dominating forums this week as many report bans related to DLSS overrides in Call of Duty. Gamers, particularly those enhancing performance settings, are challenging the effectiveness of the anti-cheat system.
The DLSS Debate Heats Up
Recent discussions show players believe the anti-cheat mechanisms are targeting those who modify settings for better gameplay while ignoring actual cheaters. Some players express skepticism about whether these bans stem from DLL replacements. "What did you expect? If you couldn’t do it from the NVIDIA app because it’s not allowed, then why try?" remarked one frustrated gamer.
Players Share Their Stories
Accounts of harsh bans continue to circulate. Players report using performance tools or modifications aimed at improving their experience, only to face dire consequences:
"I’ve been banned from playing my single-player campaign in Modern Warfare for using Special K."
Others caution against modifying files entirely, advocating for safer driver-level overrides instead, with one player noting, "It literally takes only three clicks to set that up in NVPI, and it doesn’t trigger anti-cheat."
Interestingly, not everyone is convinced that replacing DLL files is at the root of the bans. One comment highlighted, "There’s almost no chance this is related to swapping DLLs, and nothing in the screenshot even remotely suggests that’s the ban was for swapping DLSS DLLs."
Mixed Reactions on Solutions
Responses from the community are varied:
Cautious Advice:
Users suggest avoiding file modifications entirely.
Some warn that the anti-cheat system sees modified files as potential hacks.
Resignation and Frustration:
"Just uninstall COD, problem solved," commented one user, echoing a common sentiment.
Another player added, "Weren’t they also manually banning people for using programs like DS4 Windows and reWASD?"
Key Takeaways
💭 A growing number of players face bans for DLSS file replacements.
⚠️ Caution is emphasized, with calls to use safer methods like driver overrides.
❗ "Replacing the DLL file just causes more trouble," warns a veteran player.
Looking Ahead
The situation prompts questions about how developers will address the rising discontent around their anti-cheat policies. As gamers push back against perceived overreaches, can solutions be found to balance fair play with performance enhancement?
For more information about performance optimizations and gaming mods, check out NVIDIA's official forums or related threads on user boards.