It is 2026, people still use cheat software on public servers. It works about as well as DRM.

> Vendors couldn't care less.

There are more than enough games that are designed around microtransactions that use grind and gambling mechanics to encourage spending. Throw bots and cheats at that and the entire thing breaks down.

Gamers want no cheaters, vendors want to be seen to be trying in the cheapest way that has credibility.