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Cronus zen ps5 ban

By Rebecca Smith. The popular devices, which are often used to give players an unfair advantage in competitive multiplayer games, will now disconnect from the PS5 if players accept the update. Cronus has posted an update on its official website stating they are aware of the problem and are working to fix the problem. For now, those using the device are being encouraged not to download the PS5 update:. As of this morning Jan 24 , the console is prompting everyone to update, and if you do, Zen will no longer connect to the PS5 without disconnecting. However, this update is NOT mandatory! Simply skip it and everything should still work with the Zen as expected. Note: It will update in Rest mode too, so you should disconnect the PS5 from the internet, skip the update, then reconnect it again. This notice will be updated as soon as we have more information. We appreciate your patience. While Cronus may be panicking, many players are not upset that devices such as the Zen have been blocked in the latest console update. The device allows players to use macros and digitally alter the performance of their controller on most consoles and PC. Most use this to gain an unfair advantage in multiplayer games, such as increased aim assist, rapid-fire mods, and no-recoil macros. As such, those against the devices see this move from Sony as a way to level out the playing field again. Developers and publishers like Activision have also been working to block the devices from games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.

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The Cronus Zen describes itself as a hardware tool for "universal controller compatibility," letting you plug in a third-party controller, an Xbox controller into a PlayStation, or even your keyboard and mouse into a console. But you can also use its scripting engine to "amplify your game" and set up "GamePacks" to do things like reduce recoil animations in games like Call of Duty. And that is where Cronus seems to have gotten into trouble. The update is "NOT mandatory," Cronus claims in a notice on its website, so Zen players can hold off and keep playing. Still, there is "currently no timetable on a fix … it could be 24 hours , 24 days, 24 months, we won't know until we've dug into it. Ars attempted to reach Cronus for comment and reached out to Sony as well and will update this post with any new information.

By Rebecca Smith. The popular devices, which are often used to give players an unfair advantage in competitive multiplayer games, will now disconnect from the PS5 if players accept the update. Cronus has posted an update on its official website stating they are aware of the problem and are working to fix the problem. For now, those using the device are being encouraged not to download the PS5 update:. As of this morning Jan 24 , the console is prompting everyone to update, and if you do, Zen will no longer connect to the PS5 without disconnecting. However, this update is NOT mandatory!

Cronus zen ps5 ban

It is a controversial product, which some say gives players an unfair advantage. According to its website, Zen is used by over half a million people. Call of Duty players have used unauthorised third-party hardware such as XIM and Cronus Zen to benefit from the likes of aim assist and reduced recoil while using mouse and keyboard for years. Activision said in its anti-cheat tech, Ricochet, would detect their use and bans would follow for repeat offenders. Now, following the release of PS5 firmware update However, this update is not mandatory. Simply skip it and everything should still work with the Zen 2.

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I guess this is good but also, as a fighting game player, I hate how locked down controllers are this gen. Dec 11, 10, Click to expand For now, those using the device are being encouraged not to download the PS5 update:. Note: It will update in Rest mode too, so you should disconnect the PS5 from the internet, skip the update, then reconnect it again. It can be used with the majority of controllers and potentially allow players to gain an unfair advantage. Can you get banned for using Cronus Zen? Jaded Alyx said:. LilScooby77 Member. Every time Cronus takes an L, my soul is filled with joy.

The latest PlayStation 5 update appears to have blocked players from using a "controller emulator" called the Cronus Zen, and that may well have something to do with the fact that some players have been using it to, shock horror, cheat at games. First spotted by CharlieIntel via The Verge , Cronus has posted a notice on its website confirming that since the

Xim please, Apex is plagued with it. I dont play ranked quit the game in season 3, just came back , but in pubs its gotten a lot better compared to how it was in season 3 I was facing full teams that had aimbots, and not just one team but teams per game on EU servers. But what has caught gamers' attention, and Sony's, is the wealth of GamePacks available for various games. Fortnite was ahead of the game, calling out the Cronus Zen and Cronus Max in late BananasWithGuns said:. Oct 27, 7, Italy. If they do completely shut them out, I'm permanently disabling console crossplay for shooters. Red Light Camera Member. We appreciate your patience. As of this morning Jan 24 , the console is prompting everyone to update, and if you do, Zen will no longer connect to the PS5 without disconnecting. When I discovered DriveHub, being able use it on console and get even more value has been amazing and I hope it continues. You must log in or register to reply here.