An anti-cheat error in Sparking Zero on RX 9070 XT points at the Denuvo and EAC layer, not at the graphics card. It is a service or overlay conflict that a few steps clear out.

Quick Answer

Fix the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero anti-cheat error on RX 9070 XT by repairing Easy Anti-Cheat from the game's install folder, closing overlays, and running Steam as administrator. The Denuvo plus EAC pairing trips on overlay hooks and stale services, so a repair and a clean AMD driver almost always restore launch.

Why The Anti-Cheat Trips On RX 9070 XT

Sparking Zero uses Easy Anti-Cheat alongside Denuvo, and both dislike software that injects into the game. On RX 9070 XT, close MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner and the AMD overlay from the system tray. Browse to the game folder, open the EasyAntiCheat subfolder, and run the installer's Repair option. Launch Steam as administrator so the service registers with the access it needs.

Clearing A Stubborn Block

If it persists, verify the game files through Steam to replace a corrupt anti-cheat module, then update the AMD driver via AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition and reboot. Add the game folder as an exception in your security suite, because some antivirus tools quarantine EAC by mistake. These are pure software steps, so your RX 9070 XT keeps every bit of its performance once the handshake succeeds.

FAQ

Will repairing Easy Anti-Cheat delete my saves?

No, the repair only refreshes the anti-cheat service files. Your local saves and Steam Cloud progress are untouched.

Why does the error mention Denuvo?

Sparking Zero layers Denuvo with EAC. A stale activation or an overlay hook can trip either one, which is why the repair-and-reboot routine is the reliable fix.

Could my antivirus be the cause?

Yes, add the game's folder as an exception, then run the EAC repair again. Some suites flag anti-cheat drivers by mistake.

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