Vanguard will be released at a later date in LoL

Those eagerly anticipating the implementation of anti-cheat software in LoL will have to wait a little longer.

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Vanguard Integration is Delayed for LoL

There has been a rise in complaints about players cheating in LoL with new scripts that are difficult to detect by the current system. In response, Riot Games announced plans to add Vanguard to the game, aiming to significantly reduce cheating and ensure fair gameplay for the community.

In an official announcement during the preview of the 2024 LoL season, Riot Meddler revealed that the system will terminate the game if it detects cheating and will refund points to affected players.

Although it was originally scheduled to be implemented with Patch 14.3, more time is needed for full implementation.

When Can We Expect the Anti-Cheat Software in LoL?

The addition of Vanguard was initially planned for early February, but Riot has encountered “critical bugs with the client pop-up.” As a result, the game developer is conducting diagnostic checks on players’ PCs to identify and fix the issues.

According to the new schedule, Vanguard will be deployed on live servers in approximately one month with Patch 14.5, set to release on March 6. This means that disruptive behavior by players may still be witnessed in the next few weeks.

Initially met with skepticism when announced for VALORANT, Vanguard has proven effective in reducing unsportsmanlike behavior in Riot’s FPS shooter. Starting in March, Vanguard will be required to run in the background whenever playing a major Riot title, whether it’s VALORANT or LoL, unless playing from Mac.