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GTA 5 was released 2013. On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented controversial update to include more invasive and dangerous kernel mode anti-cheat by BattlEye.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/271590/view/6356356787200715684?l=english</ref>

This update retroactively restricts usage to Windows OS, despite being fully functional on alternative OS's like Linux and SteamOS. Despite Rockstar's claim that GTA 5 is not supported by steam deck<ref>https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/33490543992467/Grand-Theft-Auto-Online-BattlEye-FAQ</ref>, GTA 5 ~~online~~ did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore, BattlEye actually is compatible with Linux <ref>https://x.com/TheBattlEye/status/1441477816311291906</ref> and compatibility can be enabled via email<ref>https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/11/supporting-linux-proton-and-the-steam-deck-with-battleye-is-just-an-email-away/</ref>, yet Rockstar deliberately chooses not to take minimal steps to enable support.

This update retroactively restricts online usage to Windows OS, despite being fully functional on alternative OS's like Linux and SteamOS. Despite Rockstar's claim that GTA 5 Online is not supported by steam deck<ref>https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/33490543992467/Grand-Theft-Auto-Online-BattlEye-FAQ</ref>, GTA 5 Online did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore, BattlEye actually is compatible with Linux <ref>https://x.com/TheBattlEye/status/1441477816311291906</ref> and compatibility can be enabled via email<ref>https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/11/supporting-linux-proton-and-the-steam-deck-with-battleye-is-just-an-email-away/</ref>, yet Rockstar deliberately chooses not to take minimal steps to enable support.

In response, Valve has issued refunds for some Steam Deck and Linux users<ref>https://www.notebookcheck.net/Steam-grants-GTA-V-refunds-after-anti-cheat-strands-Steam-Deck-gamers-in-compatibility-purgatory.891105.0.html</ref> based on some criteria such as hours played on Linux / Steam Deck.

Additionally, Anti-cheat systems can be incredibly invasive with ability to scan ~~users~~ files and processes, including hardware identifier's, according to the privacy policy<ref>https://www.battleye.com/privacy-policy/</ref>: <blockquote>

Additionally, Anti-cheat systems can be incredibly invasive with the ability to scan user's files and processes, including hardware identifier's, according to the privacy policy<ref>https://www.battleye.com/privacy-policy/</ref>: <blockquote>

*IP address

*Game identifiers (e.g. in-game name, account ID, etc.)

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 GTA 5 was released 2013. On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented controversial update to include more invasive and dangerous kernel mode anti-cheat by BattlEye.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/271590/view/6356356787200715684?l=english</ref>
-This update retroactively restricts usage to Windows OS, despite being fully functional on alternative OS's like Linux and SteamOS. Despite Rockstar's claim that GTA 5 is not supported by steam deck<ref>https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/33490543992467/Grand-Theft-Auto-Online-BattlEye-FAQ</ref>, GTA 5 online did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore, BattlEye actually is compatible with Linux <ref>https://x.com/TheBattlEye/status/1441477816311291906</ref> and compatibility can be enabled via email<ref>https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/11/supporting-linux-proton-and-the-steam-deck-with-battleye-is-just-an-email-away/</ref>, yet Rockstar deliberately chooses not to take minimal steps to enable support.
+This update retroactively restricts online usage to Windows OS, despite being fully functional on alternative OS's like Linux and SteamOS. Despite Rockstar's claim that GTA 5 Online is not supported by steam deck<ref>https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/33490543992467/Grand-Theft-Auto-Online-BattlEye-FAQ</ref>, GTA 5 Online did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore, BattlEye actually is compatible with Linux <ref>https://x.com/TheBattlEye/status/1441477816311291906</ref> and compatibility can be enabled via email<ref>https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/11/supporting-linux-proton-and-the-steam-deck-with-battleye-is-just-an-email-away/</ref>, yet Rockstar deliberately chooses not to take minimal steps to enable support.
 In response, Valve has issued refunds for some Steam Deck and Linux users<ref>https://www.notebookcheck.net/Steam-grants-GTA-V-refunds-after-anti-cheat-strands-Steam-Deck-gamers-in-compatibility-purgatory.891105.0.html</ref> based on some criteria such as hours played on Linux / Steam Deck.
-Additionally, Anti-cheat systems can be incredibly invasive with ability to scan users files and processes, including hardware identifier's, according to the privacy policy<ref>https://www.battleye.com/privacy-policy/</ref>: <blockquote>
+Additionally, Anti-cheat systems can be incredibly invasive with the ability to scan user's files and processes, including hardware identifier's, according to the privacy policy<ref>https://www.battleye.com/privacy-policy/</ref>: <blockquote>
 *IP address
 *Game identifiers (e.g. in-game name, account ID, etc.)