Does Deadside have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat
Deadside declares BattlEye 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 | BattlEye (kernel-level) |
|---|---|
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Deadside have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Deadside declares BattlEye on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
Does Deadside require a third-party account?
No third-party account is listed on Deadside's Steam page.
Does Deadside use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Deadside's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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