GameDoes ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat
ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD declares nProtect GameGuard 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-cheat | nProtect GameGuard (kernel-level) |
|---|---|
| Third-party account | HIVE (can be linked to your Steam account) |
FAQ
Does ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD have kernel-level anti-cheat?
ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD declares nProtect GameGuard on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
Does ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD requires a HIVE, which can be linked to your Steam account.
Does ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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