Yes, it is an unfortunate reality. I was very pleased to discover that Valve's newly released Counter Strike 2 did not require the invasive type of anti-cheat s

Yes, it is an unfortunate reality. I was very pleased to discover that Valve's newly released Counter Strike 2 did not require the invasive type of anti-cheat software. On the other hand, it also seemed like some players I encountered were making shots that were too accurate for a human player. Maybe CS2 players are just that good... My wish is that multiplayer games would have the option to play on servers with anti-cheat and servers without anti-cheat. If my memory serves correctly, that is kind of how Microsoft's Halo: Master Chief Collection is, at least when played on the Steam Deck. While I don't like the entire experience (e.g., having to use a MS account), at least optional anti-cheat is a plus. FWIW I typically choose option 2 - keeping the gaming PC separate from anything important.