Dota 2 Valve Anti Cheat Was Unable To Verify

Dota 2: Valve Anti-Cheat was Unable to Verify Ownership of Game Files

Valve has released an official statement regarding the recent Dota 2 anti-cheat's inability to verify ownership of game files.

The issue has been identified to stem from a bug in the latest update, which has since been fixed.

In a recent development, Valve's anti-cheat system for Dota 2 has encountered a critical issue: it has been unable to verify the ownership of game files.

This issue has primarily affected players who have modified their game files, such as those who have installed custom maps or mods. When these players attempted to launch Dota 2, they were met with an error message stating that the game files could not be verified.

Valve has promptly acknowledged the issue and released an official statement, confirming that it was caused by a bug in the latest Dota 2 update. The bug has since been addressed and fixed in a subsequent update.

Players who have encountered this issue are advised to update their Dota 2 client to the latest version. This can be done by opening the Steam client and navigating to the "Library" tab. Right-click on Dota 2 and select "Properties." From there, click on the "Updates" tab and ensure that the "Automatic updates" option is selected.

Once the Dota 2 client has been updated, players should be able to launch the game without encountering the "Unable to verify ownership of game files" error. If the issue persists, players are advised to contact Valve's support team for further assistance.

Valve's swift response to this issue demonstrates their commitment to maintaining the integrity of Dota 2. By promptly identifying and fixing the bug, Valve has ensured that players can continue to enjoy the game without experiencing unwarranted interruptions.