A recent ban wave in GTA Online reportedly impacted many users in multiplayer lobbies earlier this week. According to a post on X by renowned Rockstar insider Tez2 on September 27, 2024, this ban wave specifically targeted players who were circumventing the newly integrated BattlEye anti-cheat system in the game’s PC version, aimed at enhancing the integrity of multiplayer experiences.
The article also includes a link for players who believe they were inaccurately banned from GTA Online to appeal their bans.
GTA Online Ban Wave Reportedly Affects Non-Cheaters
As indicated, insider Tez2 has also claimed that the GTA Online ban wave may have incorrectly penalized certain non-cheaters. If you believe your ban was a mistake, you can submit an appeal through the link below:
On September 26, 2024, a notable member of the Grand Theft Auto community, @morsmutual_, shared a screenshot of an email notification sent by Rockstar Games to players who had been banned. The message reportedly states:
“This is a message from Rockstar Games. Your account was used in violation of our Terms of Service and/or EULA…..Your account has been banned from playing GTA Online on PC permanently.”
Additionally, another prominent Grand Theft Auto community member, PLTytus, reported on September 22, 2024, that the GTA Online ban wave has influenced many players involved in cheating, as evidenced by screenshots confirming their bans within Discord server discussions, including complaints and notifications of permanent bans.
The BattlEye anti-cheat software was incorporated into the PC version of the game on September 17, 2024, introducing a necessary security upgrade for online multiplayer. This update rendered the widely used handheld gaming device, Steam Deck, incompatible with GTA Online, although reports suggest that Rockstar and Valve are in discussions to rectify this situation.
Several ongoing issues have been identified with the BattlEye anti-cheat system in GTA Online. Below are two known problems shared by Rockstar Games:
- The anti-cheat does not function correctly alongside certain antivirus software, such as AVG and Trend Micro.
- The anti-cheat is not compatible with some graphics mods, including Special_K and ReShade. Players can still launch the game with these modifications, but they will be automatically disabled during gameplay.
It is important to note that the BattlEye anti-cheat is not necessary for playing GTA 5 RP on official Rockstar community RP servers.
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