In other words, it works a lot like an antivirus program, except it scans your PC for cheat programs instead of malware. PunkBuster has an automatic update feature that downloads a database of new “definitions” of known cheat programs. If you’re playing an online multiplayer game that uses PunkBuster, and you’re connected to a PunkBuster-secured server, it scans your PC’s memory for any evidence of known “cheat” or “hack” programs. This software runs in the background on your PC. PunkBuster is installed automatically when you install a game that uses it. It’s currently available for Mac and Linux as well as Windows, so even Mac or Linux gamers may notice PunkBuster running in the background. ![]() ![]() It was created in 2000, and was first integrated into 2001’s Return to Castle Wolfenstein. PunkBuster, developed by Even Balance, Inc., has a long history.
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