--- title: Steam Requires Disclosure of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat... description: Valve now mandates that game developers disclose the use of kernel-level anti-cheat software on Steam store pages. This move aims to enhance transparency and... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/steam-requires-disclosure-of-kernel-level-anti-cheat-software-on-store-pages-qct8far2k twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Steam Requires Disclosure of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat Software on Store Pages | daily.dev og:description: Valve now mandates that game developers disclose the use of kernel-level anti-cheat software on Steam store pages. This move aims to enhance transparency and... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/steam-requires-disclosure-of-kernel-level-anti-cheat-software-on-store-pages-qct8far2k og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/qcT8FAr2K.png og:image:alt: Steam Requires Disclosure of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat Software on Store Pages og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Steam Requires Disclosure of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat Software on Store Pages **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 10 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Valve now mandates that game developers disclose the use of kernel-level anti-cheat software on Steam store pages. This move aims to enhance transparency and address privacy and security concerns, allowing players to make more informed decisions about game installations. The new requirement applies to both new submissions and existing games, while the disclosure of other anti-cheat software remains optional. ## Content # Steam Requires Developers to Disclose Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat Software Valve is taking significant steps to increase transparency on its digital distribution platform by mandating that game developers disclose the use of kernel-level anti-cheat software on Steam store pages. This new requirement is part of Valve's broader initiative to address privacy and security concerns associated with such software. ## What is Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat? Kernel-level anti-cheat software operates with high system privileges, allowing it to detect and prevent cheating more effectively but also raising potential privacy and security issues for players. Given its deep system access, there are concerns about the potential interference with consumer hardware and the associated risks. ## Transparency for Players By requiring developers to disclose the use of kernel-mode anti-cheat software, Valve aims to provide players with the necessary information to make informed decisions about game installations. This change applies to both new submissions and existing games on the platform. While the disclosure of client-side or server-side anti-cheat software remains optional, Valve will verify the accuracy of these disclosures to ensure compliance. ## Conclusion This move toward greater transparency underscores Valve's commitment to addressing customer concerns about game performance and system security. 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