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* Some older games that use PunkBuster require administrator privileges to play online properly. | * Some older games that use PunkBuster require administrator privileges to play online properly. | ||
* The Steam overlay causes problems with PunkBuster, it is therefore recommended that you disable the Steam overlay for all PunkBuster games. | * The Steam overlay causes problems with PunkBuster, it is therefore recommended that you disable the Steam overlay for all PunkBuster games. | ||
− | * PunkBuster is not compatible with [[Wine]], and possibly other similar compatibility layers, due to harsh API entry signature checks.<ref>[https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=9685 Bug 9685: Punkbuster removes me from game for UNKNOWN WINDOWS API FUNCTION | + | * PunkBuster is not compatible with [[Wine]], and possibly other similar compatibility layers, due to harsh API entry signature checks.<ref>[https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=9685 Bug 9685: Punkbuster removes me from game for UNKNOWN WINDOWS API FUNCTION [131124] (Not a Wine bug) - WineHQ Bugzilla]</ref> |
==List of PunkBuster titles== | ==List of PunkBuster titles== |
Revision as of 05:48, 4 October 2021
Developers | |
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Even Balance | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2000 |
Linux | ? |
macOS (OS X) | ? |
PunkBuster is a program created by Even Balance Inc. designed to detect forms of cheating in online games. It has been used in several prominent multiplayer games up until 2015, where development seemingly ceased as no new games were released with the anti-cheat protection, nor were any more updates or news published regarding PunkBuster on the official website.[1] Although it was in development since 2000, it was known to still cause problems with other programs and certain hardware configurations years after its initial release.
General information
Installing
Most games that require PunkBuster for multiplayer will install it when the game itself is installed. In cases where it is not, details on installing PunkBuster can be found at their website.
Updating
On occasion PunkBuster may release an update for a specific game. In this case, the game will usually kick you from servers if you are running an old version of PunkBuster for the game. To update the version of PunkBuster for a specific game, download PBSetup.exe from their website. If the game you want to update isn't listed in the main view, select Add Game and find the game you are looking for. Once it has been added to the main window, select the game then select check for updates. If there is an update available, PunkBuster will then install it.
Known problems
- Some 64-bit games are not compatible with PunkBuster, requiring the user to play the 32-bit version of the game to play online.
- Some older games that use PunkBuster require administrator privileges to play online properly.
- The Steam overlay causes problems with PunkBuster, it is therefore recommended that you disable the Steam overlay for all PunkBuster games.
- PunkBuster is not compatible with Wine, and possibly other similar compatibility layers, due to harsh API entry signature checks.[2]
List of PunkBuster titles
- The below table includes all games that have historically used PunkBuster. Some of these titles do not use it any longer.
- This list is generated automatically. To add or update entries simply edit the individual pages (see the editing guide for details). A list of missing games is available below.
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Name | Released | Notes |
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Bullet Run | 2012 | [3] |
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Phantoms | 2014 | [4] |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-09-04
- Latest "announcement" on https://www.evenbalance.com/ is from Fri Jan 16 2015 12:00 about Battlefield Hardline using PunkBuster. Latest "PB News" is from July 2015 as well.
- ↑ Bug 9685: Punkbuster removes me from game for UNKNOWN WINDOWS API FUNCTION [131124] (Not a Wine bug) - WineHQ Bugzilla
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Sun Jul 08 2012 12:00
Sony Online Entertainment LLC has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Bullet Run™. Bullet Run is a free-to-play team-based FPS that puts players in the ultimate reality TV game show, where contestants showcase their deadly talents in the name of fame."
- "Sun Jul 08 2012 12:00
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Mon Jul 18 2011 12:00
Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Ghost Recon Online."
- "Mon Jul 18 2011 12:00