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

Source: Tom’s Hardware

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EA’s Javelin anti‑cheat

EA released its Javelin anti‑cheat last year to protect multiplayer gameplay in Battlefield 6. Like most anti‑cheat solutions, it runs at the kernel level to detect and block malicious code, and EA reports that it has been very successful so far. The company now appears to be planning a port to Arm—and eventually Linux—according to a new job listing [source].

New job listing for ARM64 support

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The posting seeks a Senior Anti‑Cheat Engineer, ARM64 to develop Windows on Arm support for Javelin. This timing aligns with rumors that Nvidia’s upcoming N1/N1X chips will debut later this year [Tom’s Hardware article].

Nvidia N1/N1X chips and Windows on Arm

The N1 silicon is expected to bring Windows on Arm to the mainstream, targeting gaming—a domain where Arm has traditionally lagged. Rumors suggest the chip will feature a 20‑core Arm CPU and an RTX 5070‑level GPU [specs article], providing ample performance for modern titles.

Broader context: anti‑cheat on Arm and Linux

Most anti‑cheat software is built for x86‑based Windows machines, limiting Linux gaming initiatives such as Valve’s push for broader Linux support. Arm devices have faced the same restriction, preventing many popular games from running on those platforms.

• Epic Games recently added Easy Anti‑Cheat support for Arm and Linux devices [Tom’s Hardware video], yet its flagship title Fortnite still does not run on them.
• Microsoft released the Xbox app for Arm‑based Windows 11 devices [Tom’s Hardware article], expanding the Game Pass catalog to Arm PCs.

Future outlook: Linux, Proton, and Steam Deck support

The EA job listing also notes a goal to “chart a path for EA Javelin Anticheat to support additional OS and hardware in the future, such as Linux and Proton.” Mentioning Proton signals intent to eventually enable Javelin on platforms like the Steam Deck and other Steam Machines [Tom’s Hardware article]. This could encourage other developers—Riot, Epic, and beyond—to follow suit, expanding anti‑cheat coverage across non‑x86 PC gaming.