AMD Anti-Lag Plus feature disabled after gamers received bans in Counter Strike 2 and other titles

While technological advancements and a myriad of features designed to enhance gaming experiences are often met with cheer, sometimes they can lead to consequences that are far from savory.

One such instance is the recent dispute revolving around AMD's 'Anti-Lag+' feature - a situation that has left many aficionados of Counter Strike 2 in quandary. The game's developers have now warned players against the usage of this feature, as it triggers an automatic ban for the user.

What's the problem with AMD's Anti-Lag Plus feature?

The problem arose with AMD's driver update for its Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs, which incorporated support for Anti-Lag Plus in Counter Strike 2. Unfortunately, these features, as revealed in a post by the developers, were "implemented by detouring engine DLL functions."

Consequently, turning on the Anti-Lag+ feature in CS2 can lead to an immediate ban. This admonition from the developers has underscored the need for caution while using proprietary features. AMD is reportedly working on identifying affected users and reversing their bans at the earliest.

How to disable AMD Anti-Lag Plus?

The developers have shared ways to disable the Anti-Lag+ feature, and thereby tackle the problem. Gamers can disable the feature by pressing the Alt+L keys and can verify the hotkey assignment in the AMD Radeon Software by accessing the gear icon. This cascading path leads them to 'Hotkeys,' from where they can customize the hotkey for Anti-Lag+.

Additionally, AMD has since disabled Anti-Lag+ technology in all supported games. The newly released 23.10.2 driver to tackle this issue, so if you are facing this issue, you might want to download the latest update.

Counter Strike 2 is not the only game Affected

Counter Strike 2 is not the only game that's been affected by this feature. According to a report by VideoCardz, players of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, CoD: Warzone 2, and Apex Legends have shared similar experiences.

They also reported facing game crashes or bans upon using the Anti-Lag+ feature. These alarming reports signal the need for a broader solution to the problem.

AMD users stay Alert!

While AMD's Anti-Lag+ feature was introduced with the intention to improve the gaming experience, the situation has taken an unexpected turn. Gamers are now urged to exercise caution, especially with newer features until the issues are resolved.

As AMD works on reversing the bans and finding a solution, players should stay alert and informed about the potential hiccups that might come their way, to continue enjoying their favorite games with minimum disruptions.