This feels similar to the Anti-Virus programs of old, maybe the solution is the same, Microsoft adds some sensible shim layer that can attest that you're not do

This feels similar to the Anti-Virus programs of old, maybe the solution is the same, Microsoft adds some sensible shim layer that can attest that you're not doing weird things that cheaters would do. People are happy enough that it's MSFT code in the kernel and not some random game dev studio, game dev studio is happy because it has fewer cheaters. Or, alternatively, go play a different game, there's a fair few to choose from.