SARD Anti-Cheat

What SARD Anti-Cheat is

SARD Anti-Cheat is a customizable solution for detecting and preventing cheating in PC multiplayer games. It combines kernel-level monitoring, AI-powered behavior analysis, and cross-source data verification. Publishers can set detection thresholds and rules, then select automatic penalties or manual review. Its hybrid setup includes server-side detection and a kernel-level client. SARD supports Unity, Unreal Engine, and custom game engines, with customizable APIs for client-side and server-side integration. It works with Windows 32-bit or 64-bit games and supports C++ and C#. The admin portal includes log review, penalty management, a cheat directory, and dashboards for detection and ban trends. SARD says it collects game-related data for cheat detection, publisher review, and fair-play maintenance, but does not collect personal information or share collected data with third parties. It states that data handling follows GDPR requirements and that stored data is encrypted under policies compliant with GDPR and ISO 27001. SARD’s FAQ says average frame-rate impact is less than 1–2 FPS, including on older PCs. Secure Boot is required, and some games may also need other Windows security features. Licensing is offered for individual games, studio-wide or multi-game use, and white-label publisher solutions.

Who it suits

It is aimed at game publishers seeking configurable cheat detection and enforcement for PC multiplayer titles. Its licensing options also suit studios managing multiple games or publishers seeking white-label solutions.

Getting started

1. Visit the SARD Anti-Cheat website.
2. Request a customized quote; licensing can cover a single game, multiple games, studio-wide use, or white-label use.
3. Integrate with Unity, Unreal Engine, or a custom engine using client-side and server-side APIs.
4. Confirm the game runs on Windows 32-bit or 64-bit and supports the required development environment.
5. Enable Secure Boot and check whether the game needs other Windows security features.

Verdict

Choose SARD Anti-Cheat if you publish Windows PC multiplayer games and need configurable detection, enforcement, and integration options. Look elsewhere if Secure Boot cannot be enabled or if you need pricing before contacting the provider.