update · October 16, 2026
Brawlhalla Anti-Cheat Update Targets Automated Bots with Permanent Bans
Blue Mammoth Games outlines its anti-cheat strategy, confirming permanent bans for players using automated software and potential legal action against tool developers.
Blue Mammoth Games and Ubisoft have detailed their ongoing work against cheating in Brawlhalla. The developers explain that while they usually keep anti-cheat updates quiet to avoid advertising exploits, players deserve transparency about software that plays Ranked matches automatically.
How Automated Bots Work
Brawlhalla cheaters primarily run programs that watch the game and execute button presses. Because these inputs mirror the timing of top-level human players, Blue Mammoth Games relies on specialized detection methods to identify accounts that are being played entirely by bots.
Stricter Bans and Legal Action
Enforcement has shifted to a permanent ban policy for verified cheaters. Additionally, developers state that creators and distributors of these automated tools face potential legal action. The studio notes that cheat software frequently bundles malware capable of keylogging and capturing screenshots on the user system.
The Role of Player Reports
In-game reporting remains an active tool for the development team. While bans are not always immediate due to the time required to confirm detection without tipping off cheat developers, player reports help verify accounts that the studio is often already monitoring.
Why this patch matters
Blue Mammoth Games is tightening enforcement against automated bot programs in Brawlhalla, favoring permanent bans and warning of legal action against software creators.