Borderlands 4 Publisher Denies Rumors About Spyware In The Game

Borderlands 4, the highly anticipated game from Take-Two Interactive, has been hit with negative reviews on Steam due to PC optimization issues. However, the game has also been accused of including spyware, a claim that the publisher has strongly denied. The main concern is regarding the game's kernel-level anti-cheat system, which some players believe has been modified to collect user data. Additionally, the updated terms of service for the game have been presented as evidence of the publisher's intention to spy on players. Take-Two Interactive has responded to these allegations, stating that the company does not use spyware in its games and that its privacy policy outlines the data activities that may be collected, which is necessary to deliver its services to players. The publisher emphasizes that it aims to be transparent with its fans about data collection. The report suggests that the latest spyware allegations stem from a misleading YouTube video that prompted a wave of discussions and review bombing on platforms like Reddit and Steam. Similar concerns have surfaced regarding older games from the company, which have received similar responses from Take-Two. The publisher also clarifies that its updated terms allow it to go after "abusive mods" that infringe on its intellectual property, while still allowing single-player non-commercial mods to be distributed freely among fans.