Riot Games has introduced a new 'on-demand' mode for its Vanguard anti-cheat system in League of Legends and Valorant. This option allows the software to only activate when launching a game, rather than running all the time. To use this feature, players need to meet specific security criteria, including using Windows 11.
While about 35% of players may be eligible, those with older hardware will still need to use the standard version of Vanguard. Riot aims to balance security and convenience in competitive play, but opinions on the software's system access remain mixed. Does this update give you more peace of mind while playing?