Riot Says Its Valorant Anti-Cheat Update Can’t Brick PCs After A Joke Fuels Panic

Riot Games says Valorant’s Vanguard update blocks DMA cheat hardware, but does not actually brick PCs.

The company’s “bricked” joke sparked backlash and confusion among players.

Some users reported false detections, bans, and launch or system issues after the update.

The move targets advanced cheating, but concerns remain about overreach and false positives.