Just launched on October 10, 2025, Battlefield 6 showed the muscles in an area that the series has long left fallow: the fight against cheaters. In a report published by the teams ofElectronic Artswe discover that 2.4 million cheat attempts blocked since the day of release. Dizzying figures, which reflect a firm desire to make this new opus a clean competitive game.
From the week after launch98% of games played were declared “fair and without the impact of cheating”, according to official data. A striking contrast with previous episodes, often criticized for their lack of responsiveness to fraudulent software.
The Javelin system: massive deterrence technology
The cornerstone of this anti-cheating offensive has a name: Javelin. This is the detection and prevention system developed internally by EAdesigned specifically for Battlefield 6. Unlike many third-party solutions, Javelin integrates directly into the game ecosystem, from the client layer all the way to the servers.
During the open beta phase, already 1.2 million cheating attempts were neutralized. Today, the developers specify that they have detected 190 tools or providers related to cheatingof which 96% were rendered inoperative or have since ceased their activity. Proof of a system that is not only responsive, but also intimidating to fraudulent software creators.
Spectacular results and measurable impact at stake
Beyond the numbers, the effect is palpable for the players. The majority of games take place without visible cheating, a first in years for such a popular title. The Javelin system acts upstream, but does not stop there: EA plans to soon integrate new server-side, client-side and moderation tools.
The teams also mention an improvement in in-game reporting flowallowing players to more easily report suspicious cases. An internal analysis component is also reinforced to process this data in real time, without systematic manual intervention.
A digital war that has only just begun
Electronic Arts does not intend to stop there. Several features are in development for fight against emerging forms of hardware cheating, a growing scourge. Certain details are kept secret, voluntarily, so as not to alert fraudulent communities.
The studio talks about a constantly evolving “multi-layer” system, combining detection algorithms, human intervention, and even potential partnerships with OS manufacturers to strengthen security at the root. If Battlefield 6 can maintain this course, it could well become a benchmark for cheat-free competitive gaming – a rare feat in the world of multiplayer FPS games.