GTA 5 PC Update Released with BattlEye Anti-Cheat Integration

On September 25, 2024, Rockstar Games released a new update for GTA 5 on PC. This marks the first patch following the introduction of the BattlEye anti-cheat software in the game. According to Rockstar Games Support, this latest update for Grand Theft Auto 5 is aimed at enhancing both the security and stability of the game, along with its online servers.

Keep reading to get more details on the newest Grand Theft Auto 5 update for PC gamers around the world.

GTA 5 Update Today (September 25, 2024): Complete Patch Notes and More

As shown in the screenshot above, Rockstar Games Support has issued a single patch note for today’s GTA 5 update stating:

Game Stability and Performance

• General fixes for stability and security

Additionally, this patch seems to have introduced significant improvements to the BattlEye anti-cheat software. According to a report by renowned Rockstar insider Tez2 on X earlier today, the new update brought several anti-cheat enhancements for PC players:

• Updated logic for identifying the session host in public lobbies
• Prevented hackers and cheaters from easily taking control of the host
• Improved measures for kicking untrusted hosts

These enhancements aim to provide a better experience for players in Grand Theft Auto Online on PC. While it’s encouraging to see the developers continuously working on refining the multiplayer environment, several underlying issues with BattlEye remain unresolved following this update.

For those who may not know, Rockstar Games incorporated the BattlEye anti-cheat system into GTA 5 on PC on September 17, 2024, to protect players against hackers and cheaters in online sessions. However, several serious issues persist as of this writing.

According to Rockstar Games Support, here are some known problems with the BattlEye update:

• Incompatibility of the anti-cheat system with certain graphics mods like ReShade and Special_K.
• Functionality issues of the anti-cheat with some antivirus software, including AVG and Trend Micro.

The most significant challenge presented by this BattlEye anti-cheat update for Grand Theft Auto 5 involves its incompatibility with the Steam Deck, which has resulted in Rockstar disabling online play on the popular handheld device. Nevertheless, Valve and Rockstar Games are reportedly collaborating to address this issue swiftly.

Steam Deck users should anticipate a resolution from the developers shortly.

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