In the ever-evolving landscape of battle royale gaming, PUBG remains a dominant force despite being several years old. However, the persistent issue of PUBG cheats continues to plague the community in 2025, creating a complex dynamic between legitimate players, developers, and those seeking unfair advantages.

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The prevalence of cheating in PUBG has reached unprecedented levels according to recent player reports. What was once considered an occasional nuisance has transformed into a systematic problem that threatens the integrity of the game. As one veteran player with over 8,000 hours in-game noted in a popular gaming forum, "PC is full of cheating. The use of any aim assist is cheating. This is also modded mouse and keyboards. Anything that is used that gives you the upper hand is cheating."

The range of PUBG cheats has expanded significantly in recent years. No longer limited to obvious aimbots, today's cheats include:

  • No-recoil scripts that eliminate weapon kickback

  • ESP (Extra Sensory Perception) hacks that reveal enemy positions

  • Rapid-fire macros that exceed normal firing rates

  • Movement exploits allowing players to use medkits in moving vehicles

  • Instant-use consumables that bypass normal animation times

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What's particularly alarming is the scale of the problem. Krafton's anti-cheat measures have resulted in approximately 100,000 new bans each week, suggesting the problem is far more widespread than many players realize. As one forum commenter pointedly remarked, "If 1 or 2 cheaters is all there is, then why are there 100,000 new bans each week? The math doesn't add up."

The Arms Race Between Developers and Cheat Creators

The relationship between anti-cheat developers and cheat creators resembles a technological arms race, with each side constantly adapting to the other's innovations. Unfortunately, many players feel that cheat developers have maintained the upper hand.

"It's too late to save," laments one long-time player. "Six years of failing has only strengthened the cheat software makers more than ever as they've been more innovative than the anticheat developers."

Krafton has implemented numerous anti-cheat measures over the years, but the effectiveness remains questionable. While the company proudly points to the high number of bans as evidence of success, critics argue that a truly effective system would result in fewer cheaters overall, not just more bans.

The hardware ID (HWID) banning system, which could theoretically prevent banned players from simply creating new accounts, faces limitations. As one technical expert explains, "A solid HWID ban requires specific hardware like TPM 2.0, and probably half of the PCs of all players don't have it yet."

The Player Experience in 2025

For legitimate players, the experience can be frustrating. Many report that the volume of cheaters fluctuates, with certain geographic servers experiencing more problems than others. "Right now at the Asian servers it's not too much ESP, but no recoil is very common and aimbot is not uncommon," shares one player. "Last month there were players with ESP in almost every match."

This inconsistency creates a strange love-hate relationship with the game. As one player puts it, "If any developer could make a game that has the same amount of exciting feeling that you invest in your character and playing and trying to knock the enemies, then I would leave PUBG in a heartbeat. But no such game has yet been released."

The Controversy Around Streamers

The cheating conversation gets even more complicated when it involves high-profile streamers. Some community members have raised suspicions about popular content creators using subtle cheats to maintain their competitive edge and viewership.

"Big name athletes get caught doping all the time to keep their bankroll going. Are streamers somehow perfect humans who aren't susceptible to the same desire to maintain what they have?" questions one skeptical player.

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Looking Forward

As we move through 2025, the PUBG community finds itself at a crossroads. The game still delivers unmatched battle royale thrills, but the persistent cheating issues threaten its longevity. Players continue to hope for more effective solutions while adapting their gameplay to the reality of encountering cheaters.

For now, many stick with PUBG simply because nothing else delivers quite the same experience. As one player eloquently summarizes, "It is still fun to play, but the moment someone makes a similar game with functioning anti-cheat measures, I will stop playing PUBG directly."

Until that happens, the battle against PUBG cheats continues, with legitimate players caught in the middle of this ongoing technological war.