{"id":12059,"date":"2021-01-28T06:52:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T06:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/dota-2-overwatch-anti-cheat-system-how-it-works"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:37:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T09:37:22","slug":"dota-2-overwatch-anti-cheat-system-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/dota-2\/dota-2-overwatch-anti-cheat-system-how-it-works","title":{"rendered":"Dota 2 Overwatch anti-cheat system: How it works"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier in January 2021, we reported<\/a> that a new anti-cheat and reputation system for Dota 2, called Overwatch (just like in CS:GO) will be making its way to the game. In the early hours of the morning on 28th January, Valve unleashed the Overwatch system to the detriment of Dota 2 cheaters and bad actors everywhere.<\/p>\n

Dota 2 Overwatch: How does it work?<\/h2>\n

The Dota 2 Overwatch anti-cheat system<\/a> works much like the one found in CS:GO. It is a powerful tool to help the Dota 2 community regulate negative behaviour amongst its ranks.<\/p>\n

The Dota 2 Overwatch system allows members of the community who are in good standing to “verify the validity of reports” which flags disruptive actions in matches.<\/p>\n

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Players who are eligible for the Dota 2 Overwatch system will occasionally get a notification below their profile pictures, stating they have a case to review.<\/p>\n

After you’ve reviewed a replay of a match which has been reported for suspicious behaviour by players, reviewers will be able to choose from the following three options:<\/p>\n