Does Lost Ark have kernel-level anti-cheat?

Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat

Lost Ark declares Easy Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.

From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.

What the store page says you sign up for

Anti-cheatEasy Anti-Cheat (kernel-level)
EULARequires agreeing to a third-party EULA

FAQ

Does Lost Ark have kernel-level anti-cheat?

Lost Ark declares Easy Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.

Does Lost Ark require a third-party account?

No third-party account is listed on Lost Ark's Steam page.

Does Lost Ark use DRM like Denuvo?

No third-party DRM is listed on Lost Ark's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.

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