GameDoes Overwatch have kernel-level anti-cheat?
No anti-cheat declared on Steam
Overwatch'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 | Battle.net Account |
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FAQ
Does Overwatch have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Overwatch'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 Overwatch require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Overwatch requires a Battle.net Account.
Does Overwatch use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Overwatch's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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