• Security Update: Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) integration arriving April 2026.
  • Linux/Steam Deck: Continued support via Proton with EAC enabled.
  • Mod Flexibility: Toggleable EAC allows offline modding while protecting online integrity.
  • New Features: Native MMR display and Flip Reset indicators incoming.

Psyonix Targets Competitive Integrity with EAC

Psyonix is finally pulling the trigger on a major security overhaul for Rocket League. Starting in April with the launch of Season 22, the studio is integrating Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) into both the Epic Games Store and Steam versions. We've seen the community's frustration with bots and bad actors lately, and this move is a clear signal that the devs are ready to fight back. According to the studio, this shift "elevates our ability to detect and ban cheaters in real time" while doubling down on DDoS prevention and bot detection.

The "On/Off" Switch: Balancing Mods and Matchmaking

One of the biggest pain points with anti-cheat rollouts is usually the death of the modding scene. However, we think Psyonix is handling this the right way. They’ve confirmed a toggle system: if you want to queue for online matches, tournaments, or private lobbies, EAC must be on. If it's on, your mods are dead in the water.

The good news? You can flip it off to run mods in "offline matches, training, LAN matches, and viewing Replays." This is a massive relief for the creative side of the community. Even better, Psyonix is playing ball with professional organizers, stating they "can allow specific accounts to play online" without EAC on a case-by-case basis to ensure high-end production tools still work during broadcasts.

Linux and Steam Deck Players Can Breathe Easy

There was significant concern that an EAC rollout would be the final nail in the coffin for the Linux community, especially after native support was axed in 2020. Thankfully, that isn't the case. Psyonix specifically addressed the Steam Deck and Linux crowd, confirming that play through Proton "will still be supported with Easy Anti-Cheat on." As long as you’re using Steam or the Heroic Games Launcher, your grind won't be interrupted.

Baked-In Quality of Life Upgrades

In a smart move to compensate for the friction EAC might cause with third-party tools, the studio is effectively "sherlocking" some of the most popular mod features. We’re finally getting a native option to display MMR in-game—a feature players have relied on BakkesMod for since the game's infancy. We're also seeing a flip reset indicator and significant changes to custom training. By building these "mod-inspired features directly into Rocket League," Psyonix is narrowing the gap between the vanilla experience and the modded one.

Our Take: A Necessary Evolution

We believe this is a net positive for the game’s longevity. While the extra step of toggling EAC for mods is a slight hurdle, it’s a small price to pay for a cleaner competitive ladder. Integrating MMR display and flip reset indicators shows the studio is actually paying attention to what the veteran player base uses daily. We'll be watching closely next month when more Season 22 details drop to see how the implementation holds up.