Brawlhalla Warns Cheat Tools Have Spread Malware

Cheat downloads carry risks beyond a ban

Blue Mammoth Games says people selling and using Brawlhalla bots have distributed malware capable of secretly capturing screenshots and recording keystrokes. The developer issued the warning in its October 16 anti-cheating update.

Players concerned about compromised accounts can also consult our Steam account recovery guide.

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What the warning covers

The studio describes bots that watch matches and supply player inputs. It says enforcement has become stricter, with permanent bans, and asks players to report suspected cheating in-game.

The announcement does not identify the malware, affected operating systems, victim count, or distribution dates. It is a warning about third-party cheat tools, not an announcement that Steam or the official game has been breached.

Official game artwork, shown for context—not evidence of malware. Credit: Blue Mammoth Games / Ubisoft.

Protect your accounts

Avoid installing cheat tools. Steam‘s security guidance warns that malware can masquerade as cheats and recommends scanning for malware, reviewing authorized devices, changing compromised passwords, and securing the linked email account. Enable Steam Guard two-factor authentication.

Brawlhalla

Release: October 17, 2017 (Steam)

Genre: Platform fighter

Developer / Publisher: Blue Mammoth Games / Ubisoft

Platforms: PC and Mac via Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android

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