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EA's Javelin anti-cheat is coming to Arm-based systems soon — new job listing for Windows-on-ARM driver anticipates Nvidia N1/N1X debut and pivotal shift in PC gaming

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EA is planning to bring its 'Javelin' anti-cheat software to Arm-based systems, as indicated by a recent job listing for a Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer focused on developing a native ARM driver. This move suggests EA's interest in expanding support for games like Battlefield to Arm devices in the future. The job listing aligns with rumors of Nvidia's upcoming N1/N1X chips that could enable Windows-on-Arm gaming, potentially revolutionizing PC gaming on non-x86 platforms. The goal is to make Javelin compatible with Linux and Proton, signaling a broader strategy to support a wider range of hardware and operating systems in the gaming industry.

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