On July 21, 2024, PUBG Mobile announced via Twitter that they had permanently suspended 366,402 accounts and 16,338 devices between July 12 and July 18, 2024. This action is part of their ongoing efforts to combat cheating and ensure a fair gaming environment for all players. During the same week, the PUBG Mobile team also removed 501 online cheat advertisements that had accumulated 269,483 followers and views.
The anti-cheat measures are part of PUBG Mobile’s Ban Pan system, which has been in place since the game’s launch. Last year, they introduced an enhanced version known as Ban Pan 2.0. This new system includes several advanced features to detect and prevent cheating. One of the main components of Ban Pan 2.0 is the Fog of War anti-cheat system, which focuses on preventing X-Ray vision hacks by limiting the data sent to a player’s device to only what is visible in their line of sight. This method significantly reduces the effectiveness of third-party cheating software.
Additionally, Ban Pan 2.0 features an improved AI system that can automatically review and penalize suspicious player behavior. This AI isolates suspected cheaters to minimize their impact on other players while investigations are conducted. The system also includes the Eagle Review system, where senior investigators can review suspicious gameplay in real-time and impose accurate penalties. The updated user interface makes it easier for players to report cheaters and receive timely feedback from the PUBG Mobile team.
🚨 #PUBGMOBILE #BanPan Report 🚨
From 7/12 to 7/18, we permanently suspended 366,402 accounts & 16,338 devices.
During week 28, we removed 501 online cheat ads with 269,483 followers & views.https://t.co/N1UiNKhd68 online cheat ads!https://t.co/EhqoDPrWcC pic.twitter.com/rqLg7kxXa3
— PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) July 21, 2024
The introduction of device bans is another significant step in the fight against cheating. With this feature, once a device is banned, it cannot be used to log into the game again. This measure aims to prevent banned players from simply creating new accounts and continuing to cheat. The Ban Pan system also includes human investigators who manually review reports of cheating to ensure accuracy and fairness.
The PUBG Mobile team’s efforts to combat cheating extend beyond banning accounts and devices. They have been proactive in removing online advertisements that promote cheating software. In the week of July 12 to July 18, they successfully removed 501 such ads, which had a combined following and viewership of over 269,000. By targeting these advertisements, PUBG Mobile aims to reduce the availability of cheating tools and discourage players from using them.
The continuous updates and improvements to the Ban Pan system demonstrate PUBG Mobile’s commitment to providing a fair and enjoyable gaming experience for all players. The team regularly shares reports and updates on their anti-cheat efforts, encouraging the community to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
PUBG Mobile’s actions against cheating have been well-received by the player community, who appreciate the efforts to maintain a level playing field. The game’s developers have made it clear that they will continue to evolve their anti-cheat measures to stay ahead of those who attempt to undermine the integrity of the game.
