GameDoes Black Desert have kernel-level anti-cheat?
No anti-cheat declared on Steam
Black Desert'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 | Black Desert Online |
|---|---|
| Third-party DRM | XIGNCODE3 |
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Black Desert have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Black Desert'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 Black Desert require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Black Desert requires a Black Desert Online.
Does Black Desert use DRM like Denuvo?
The Steam page lists third-party DRM: XIGNCODE3.
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