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It does
https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/nProtect_GameGuard/
https://www.resetera.com/threads/helldivers-2-incorporates-nprotect-gameguard-on-pc-a-kernel-level-rootkit-anti-cheat-technical-director-responds-to-the-controversy-on-reddit.808530/
Does that function the same on Linux?
From what I understand, it does not get kernel access on Linux. That's why the game wouldn't run the first couple of days. After they patched it, it just makes a web call and lets you play the game.
Tactical dot, because I want to know, too.
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