Does Ashes of Creation have kernel-level anti-cheat?

Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat

Ashes of Creation 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)
Third-party accountIntrepid Account (can be linked to your Steam account)
EULARequires agreeing to a third-party EULA

FAQ

Does Ashes of Creation have kernel-level anti-cheat?

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

Does Ashes of Creation require a third-party account?

Yes. The Steam page says Ashes of Creation requires a Intrepid Account, which can be linked to your Steam account.

Does Ashes of Creation use DRM like Denuvo?

No third-party DRM is listed on Ashes of Creation's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.

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