INDONESIA (January 27) – An Indonesian Valorant player has been embroiled in a major controversy, accused of using a cheat software called Netflix.exe during a Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) qualifier. This incident has drawn parallels to one of the most infamous Esports scandals in history and has raised questions about the integrity of competitive gaming.
The cheat software, which allegedly bypasses Riot Games’ anti-cheat system Vanguard and enables aim assist, was discovered last week during the Valorant Challengers Indonesia Split 1 Open Qualifier. The story gained traction when @VALO2ASIA, a website focusing on the Asian Valorant scene, reported on the incident.
A caster named Bredel shared an Instagram story showing a folder named Fantech Audio, supposedly owned by the accused player, Mica. Among the files was one particularly named Netflix.exe. Further investigations revealed a text file detailing how to run the program, including instructions to deactivate Vanguard and activate aim assist.
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The incident has been compared to the 2018 « word.exe » scandal in Counter-Strike, where Optic India player Forsaken was caught using cheating software disguised as a harmless document. This event was a turning point in competitive Counter-Strike, highlighting the challenges of maintaining competitive integrity.
Mica, who played for Tokyo Revengers in the qualifier, has been the focus of this controversy. A statement released by Tokyo Revengers affirmed that Mica was not using any illegal programs, citing his clearance in anti-cheat checks. However, the team’s first opponent, Punten Jagoan, expressed suspicions about the gameplay.
Tournament organizers have deferred comments to Riot Games, who are currently investigating the matter. Questions remain about how the alleged cheat software bypassed Vanguard and whether this indicates a larger issue within the competitive Valorant scene.
The situation has sparked memes and discussions in the gaming community, drawing attention to the ongoing challenges of preventing cheating in Esports. Despite this, it’s important to recognize the hard work and dedication of the many teams participating in the tournament who compete fairly and passionately.
As the Esports community awaits Riot’s official statement, the focus remains on ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all players. The alleged incident serves as a reminder of the constant vigilance required to uphold the integrity of competitive gaming.
