PlaySafe ID report: Cheating makes 42% of players consider quitting games

• Over half of gamers cut spending due to cheating.
• 80% of gamers have experienced cheating in online games.
• 83% are more likely to play games promoted as cheat-free.
• 79% support penalties for cheaters across multiple titles.

About 55% of gamers have cut spending due to cheating and 42% have considered quitting games entirely.

That's according to new data from PlaySafe ID which showed that cheating affects 80% of gamers and only 20% have never experienced it.

The study further found that 83% are more likely to play games promoted as cheat-free, while 79% support applying cheating penalties across multiple titles.

In the UK, there is current a debate centred around sharing personal ID to access certain online experiences such as social media, as part of the Online Safety Act. When asked about this, 71% of respondents said they are comfortable verifying their identity with an accredited company.

Creating a solution 

PlaySafe ID's survey was based on over 2,000 UK and US gamers.The report concluded that cheating threatens both player experience and studio revenue. 

“I hate cheating in video games, it’s a serious issue that undermines player trust and directly impacts developer revenues," said PlaySafe ID CEO and founder Andrew Wailes. 

“From looking at our data it’s clear that gamers agree and that they are not only aware of the problem, but they’re ready to be part of the solution. 

“Gamers are ready, the responsibility to address cheating now falls squarely on studios and developers with robust, effective and most importantly transparent measures.”