Battlefield 6 Dev Partnered with Sony and Microsoft to Better Detect Cronus Zen on Consoles

As the launch of Battlefield 6 approaches on October 10, Ripple Effect Studios is doubling down on anti-cheat measures across all platforms. While PC players will face strict requirements like Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, console players are not being left behind. In a recent interview with Push Square, Ripple Effect Technical Director Christian Buhl revealed that the studio has partnered with both Sony and Microsoft to better detect external cheating devices such as Cronus Zen on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Buhl acknowledged the growing issue of cheating on consoles, specifically citing Cronus Zen devices:

“Yeah, it's unfortunate that cheating has become a problem within the console space, especially with Cronus Zen machines and everything. So we've partnered with PlayStation and both Microsoft in this regard to kind of do detection. We actually have our own level of macro detection and everything.”

Cronus Zen allows players to bypass input restrictions by tricking the console into thinking a gamepad is being used, even when a keyboard and mouse are connected. It also enables game scripts and compilers, offering players access to rapid-fire exploits and custom macros. Without intervention, these tools could undermine the competitive integrity of Battlefield 6’s console experience.

Preserving Fair Play

Ripple Effect emphasized that maintaining a fair, competitive environment is a top priority:

“We are aware of the console cheater issue, and we're going to be taking cheating very, very seriously here. And we want to preserve as much of the fair play and competitive integrity that we can, because at the end of the day, we want to ensure that you're having a fair competitive space to play Battlefield 6 in.”

On PC, the studio will combat cheats through Secure Boot and system-level security features, while console protections will be strengthened through direct collaboration with Sony and Microsoft.

Acknowledging player concerns, Ripple Effect also confirmed that console players will be able to disable cross-play with PC, which remains the platform most affected by cheaters. This option ensures console players can avoid unfair matches if they wish.

With Battlefield 6 set to release on October 10, 2025, players will soon see whether these anti-cheat partnerships and measures prove effective. Given how disruptive devices like Cronus Zen can be, this proactive approach could make a big difference in keeping the battlefield fair for everyone.

Do you think Ripple Effect’s collaboration with Sony and Microsoft will be enough to stop Cronus Zen users, or will console cheating continue to be a growing problem?