Overview
- NetEase announced a specialized investigation protocol to detect negative gameplay linked to third‑party cash bounties.
- The studio warned that offenders face significant penalties up to permanent account bans and tightened its rules on AFK and intentional throwing.
- Community reports point to early enforcement, including a reportedly permanent ban for a player known as “Send 5 I Throw,” with others receiving temporary suspensions.
- The primary bounty site said it is reworking the platform and has paused listings with plans to refund unclaimed bounties, though activity has reportedly continued in Discord channels.
- Streamers shared evidence of extreme sabotage and payouts from roughly $40 to $200, underscoring the impact on ranked play and similar issues reported in Counter‑Strike 2, Valorant, and Overwatch.