Overview
- NetEase says a new active detection system now runs across all servers, combining big data analysis with manual review to identify malicious throwing.
- A Victim Compensation Protocol will automatically return ranked points when a loss is confirmed to have been caused by a teammate’s deliberate sabotage, with notifications sent via in-game mail.
- The developer reiterates strict enforcement, warning that confirmed offenders face additional penalties that can include permanent bans.
- NetEase has tightened rules on negative gameplay such as AFK and intentional throwing, emphasizing reporting and verification before penalties are applied.
- Intlist, the third-party site that enabled cash bounties, has removed payments and repositioned itself as a free transparency and documentation platform after its activities affected multiple games, including Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch, and Valorant.