GameDoes Sea of Pirates have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Sea of Pirates'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 Nov 1, 2026.
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FAQ
Does Sea of Pirates have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Sea of Pirates'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 Sea of Pirates require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Sea of Pirates requires a Smug Tech Authentication, which can be linked to your Steam account.
Does Sea of Pirates use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Sea of Pirates's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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