Does Project ETHOS have kernel-level anti-cheat?
No anti-cheat declared on Steam
Project ETHOS's Steam page declares no anti-cheat. Steam has required kernel-level anti-cheat to be declared since October 2024, but older games may not have updated their store pages, so this isn't a guarantee.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Third-party account | 2K Account (can be linked to your Steam account) |
|---|---|
| Third-party DRM | Easy Anti-Cheat |
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Project ETHOS have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Project ETHOS's Steam page declares no anti-cheat. Steam has required kernel-level anti-cheat to be declared since October 2024, but older games may not have updated their store pages, so this isn't a guarantee.
Does Project ETHOS require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Project ETHOS requires a 2K Account, which can be linked to your Steam account.
Does Project ETHOS use DRM like Denuvo?
The Steam page lists third-party DRM: Easy Anti-Cheat.
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