Quick Answer
Mass Effect Legendary Edition does not use a standalone PC anti-cheat, so an "anti-cheat error" on ROG Ally X is almost certainly a launcher, permission, overlay, file, or Windows security mislabel. Fix the launch path, verify files, remove overlays, and retest before changing hardware. Treat the device as a roughly R14,000 to R18,000 item, so replacement comes after file, launcher, and Windows checks.
Confirm The Error Is Mislabelled
Write down the exact message and when it appears: before the launcher, after pressing Play, during cloud sync, or when the first game opens. A failed launcher handoff can look like a protection error even when the real cause is a blocked executable, damaged file, or overlay hook. Avoid a full redownload until the smaller checks are done.
Repair The Launch Path
Close the launcher fully, restart Windows, and open the game from the same store every time. Verify the install, repair EA App components if used, run the launcher normally, and disable GPU, Discord, recording, and performance overlays for one clean launch. On handhelds, test plugged in with the performance profile active; on Arc B580, confirm Resizable BAR and the Intel driver.
When To Escalate
If the same machine launches other games, the issue is still more likely the install path than ROG Ally X. If several games fail, check SSD health, RAM stability, GPU driver state, and Windows permissions. For Evetech support, include the exact error, driver version, Windows build, and whether the game is on an internal NVMe SSD.
FAQ
Does Mass Effect Legendary Edition have anti-cheat on PC?
No. Treat the anti-cheat label as a launcher or file problem first, not proof that the game rejected your hardware.
Should I reinstall the full game immediately?
No. Verify files, repair the launcher, disable overlays, and retest once before downloading the full game again. That saves time on SA connections.
Is ROG Ally X too weak for Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
No. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is light by modern standards, and ROG Ally X should handle it if drivers, files, and launch permissions are healthy.
Practical check
Keep the exact error message, launcher name, driver version, and install drive in one note before asking for support.