{"id":36796,"date":"2026-06-25T10:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=36796"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:03:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:03:03","slug":"riot-games-introduces-on-demand-sessions-for-vanguard-anti-cheat-in-league-of-legends-allowing-activation-only-during-gameplay-on-secured-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=36796","title":{"rendered":"Riot Games Introduces “On-Demand Sessions” for Vanguard Anti-Cheat in League of Legends, Allowing Activation Only During Gameplay on Secured PCs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### Riot Games Introduces On-Demand Mode for Vanguard Anti-Cheat Software<\/p>\n

Riot Games, the developer behind popular titles such as **League of Legends** and **Valorant**, has announced a significant update to its Vanguard anti-cheat software. As of June 24th, players can now opt for an “on-demand” mode, allowing Vanguard to activate only when launching a game that requires its presence. This contrasts with the previous default setting, where Vanguard would load automatically at system start-up and run continuously in the background.<\/p>\n

#### The Shift to On-Demand Sessions<\/p>\n

The introduction of on-demand sessions is a response to player feedback seeking more control over their systems. Phillip Koskinas, Riot’s head of anti-cheat, articulated this shift in an announcement, stating that the new mode enables Vanguard\u2019s driver component to launch only during gameplay, effectively providing users with a streamlined experience when the anti-cheat is not in use. The practicality of this change is highlighted by the reduction of system resources consumed by Vanguard when games are not being played.<\/p>\n

To enable this mode, players must ensure their systems meet specific hardware security requirements, termed the Vanguard Pre-Check. Koskinas noted that approximately 35% of their player base uses relatively up-to-date hardware that usually meets Windows 11’s secured-core standards, allowing for immediate access to the new feature.<\/p>\n

#### Security Requirements for On-Demand Mode<\/p>\n

For players whose systems do not automatically pass the Pre-Check, achieving on-demand mode requires adjustments in their system settings. Key requirements include having Windows 11 version 25H2 or later installed, ensuring UEFI mode, enabling secure boot and TPM 2.0, along with other security features like Virtualization-Based Security and Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity. Potential BIOS updates may also be necessary for compliance with these standards. Riot Games has provided guides to assist players in these security configurations.<\/p>\n

It was disclosed that only about 3% of players are on older hardware that does not meet the Pre-Check criteria. For these individuals, the traditional always-on Vanguard option remains, maintaining its prior functionality.<\/p>\n

#### Benefits and Community Reception<\/p>\n

Koskinas framed the Pre-Check feature as a “proof-of-life” layer for online gaming, emphasizing the importance of trust in competitive environments. He expressed a commitment to player preferences, noting that while they might increase security checks over time, they desire to keep the system as optional as possible for the general player base.<\/p>\n

Despite the benefits of the on-demand mode, concerns surrounding Vanguard’s presence and the access it requires to player systems have not diminished. While it may mitigate some resource issues, discussions about the level of monitoring and access Vanguard has over personal computers persist in community dialogues.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, Riot Games’ introduction of the on-demand mode for Vanguard represents a notable shift towards enhancing user control over anti-cheat measures. While aligning security with user preferences, it continues to underscore the ongoing debates surrounding privacy in the realm of online gaming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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League of Legends<\/a> and Valorant<\/a> developers Riot Games have added an optional “on demand” mode to their Vanguard anti-cheat software. With this new mode enabled, Vanguard will only run when you fire up a game it needs to be active for, duly shutting down once you exit said game. Up until now, the only option has been the default one: having Vanguard start up the moment you turn your PC on, then run in the background until you shut down.<\/p>\n

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