GameDoes Elite Dangerous have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Elite Dangerous'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 | Frontier Account (can be linked to your Steam account) |
|---|---|
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Elite Dangerous have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Elite Dangerous'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 Elite Dangerous require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Elite Dangerous requires a Frontier Account, which can be linked to your Steam account.
Does Elite Dangerous use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Elite Dangerous's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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