Around 1,500 people got a three-day ban from Ubisoft and another 4,000 players have been warned to stop the so-called "AFK Farming" cheat in "For Honor".
"For Honor" was launched last Feb 14. It is playable on PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One. Read on to find out more about the game's cheating controversy.
'For Honor': What is AFK Farming?
The exploit simply allows users to earn end-game rewards and level progression without doing anything in a match. "AFK Farming" is a way to keep a character moving without actually playing the game. "For Honor" players usually hook rubber bands to the analog stick to accomplish this trick.
According to IGN, some gamers even use a cheat engine to abuse "AFK Farming". Ubisoft assures that anyone caught doing this fraud is highly likely to receive a permanent ban. The development team of "For honor" admitted that it was already aware of the exploit earlier this month and has planned counter-measures for it ever since.
For the record, AFK basically means "Away From Keyboard". This method, Ubisoft developers said, greatly affects the gaming experiences of honest players. "It has become a top priority for us [and] we will be sanctioning all the players [found cheating]," they stressed.
Code of Conduct: 'For Honor'
PlayStation Lifestyle reported that Ubisoft never failed to warn its customers about the planned banning. Unfortunately, the majority of the cheating players continued on with the exploit. Upon dropping the temporary bans, 'For Honor' developers reiterates that anyone who wishes to continue "AFK Farming" will immediately receive a permanent ban.
To refresh, Ubisoft reminds gamers about its code of conduct. The first of its "community values" is Honor. Players should fight, win, and lose with their teammates with honor. Second is Respect. "For Honor" fans should never insult an opponent inside and outside of the game.
Lastly, Ubisoft wants its fans to share their experiences online. It aims to make fans disseminate information about "For Honor" to help the company advertise the title. They are also urged to share tips and hints to help each other out on the battlefield. Meanwhile, banned players received official emails containing "details about their sanction and the reason behind it."
