Valve urges users not to use AMD Software’s “Anti-Lag+” in the FPS “Counter-Strike 2.”
Banned by VAC
AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition released by AMD on October 1stupdate“Counter-Strike 2” support for the “Anti-Lag+” feature was added. This feature improves click responsiveness in games.
According to a post on the official Counter-Strike 2 X account, when you turn on Anti-Lag+ in Counter-Strike 2, VAC (Valve anti-cheat system) will be banned. It is explained that this is to tamper with the code, butAMD siteBut “Anti-Lag+” is described as “improving frame synchronization by applying frame alignment within the game code itself.”
The affected users will be identified and their bans will be revoked.
Normally, VAC bans are “permanent and non-negotiable,” but it also states that “if it is determined that they were issued in error, they will be automatically terminated.” This seems to be the case this time as well, as the above post from X also announces that “Once AMD releases an update, affected users can be identified and banned.”
“Counter-Strike 2” is available on Windows/Linux (Steam) is being distributed for free for basic play.
