Fortnite Implements New Anti-Cheat Measures Following Call of Duty and Battlefield

Starting Thursday, February 19, Fortnite will implement new anti-cheat measures for Windows PC players. Following the lead of other major titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6, as well as games such as Valorant, Highguard, and League of Legends, Fortnite players will need to enable three key security features: Secure Boot, TPM, and IOMMU.

Secure Boot is a BIOS-level security feature that helps prevent malicious software from compromising your system. It adds an essential layer of protection against threats, particularly in competitive multiplayer environments like Fortnite, by blocking kernel-level cheats.

TPM, specifically TPM 2.0, stands for “Trusted Platform Module.” Similar to Secure Boot, it serves as a hardware-level security feature. IOMMU, or “I/O Memory Management Unit,” while also contributing to security, focuses more on managing memory access for devices.

Most new Windows 11 PCs come with TPM and Secure Boot enabled by default. However, if you’re using an older machine, you may need to upgrade to the latest operating system. If either feature is disabled, you’ll have to dive into your BIOS settings to enable them.

It’s advisable to follow a tutorial for this process, as making changes in the BIOS without proper guidance can lead to complications. I once tried to enable both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 while reviewing Battlefield 6, and due to my unique PC setup, I lost all display output. I thought my system was bricked until I stumbled upon a Reddit thread where someone had faced the same issue and found a solution after weeks of searching through forums.

This change is likely to create some challenges for Fortnite players, and it wouldn’t be surprising to hear reports of malfunctioning PCs and frustrated gamers. However, it’s a necessary step to ensure a fair and competitive gaming environment. As more titles adopt these requirements, the frequency of related issues should decrease.

According to a statement from Epic Games, around 95% of Fortnite players on PC already have machines compatible with Windows 11, meaning they either meet the requirements or can enable them without needing new hardware. Additionally, competitive Fortnite tournaments have mandated both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 since February 2025, so only those who haven’t participated in tournaments will need to make adjustments.