HWID Spoofing Guides
Games That HWID Ban: 2026 Coverage List
Games that HWID ban, grouped by anti-cheat engine: 59 titles across EasyAntiCheat, BattlEye, Vanguard, RICOCHET and more, with what each ban covers
James Varga10 min read
Free Off the Grid HWID Spoofer - Fix Hardware Bans
Off the Grid checks the rig through EAC before battle royale loads. TraceX Spoofer rewrites the HWID profile once, permanently and free, then deletes.
Free diagnostic
Is It Really a Off the Grid HWID Ban?
Gunzilla does not publish one universal HWID error string; the strongest device-ban pattern is the same enforcement state returning on another OTG-linked account after a reinstall on the same PC.
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Hardware Coverage
What Off the Grid Tracks — and What TraceX Rewrites
Off the Grid's anti-cheat silently reads dozens of hardware identifiers from your PC while it's running — long before you reach a match. Learn how EasyAntiCheat works in Off the Grid and why it's difficult to bypass without a spoofer. Below is a sample of the identifiers being tracked.
| Hardware Identifier | Off the Grid Tracks | TraceX Rewrites |
|---|---|---|
| CPU / CPUID Profile | Yes | Yes |
| SMBIOS Type 2 / Board UUID | Yes | Yes |
| GPU Device ID / LUID | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Disk & Volume Serials | Yes | Yes |
| Physical NIC MAC Address | Yes | Yes |
| Windows MachineGuid | Yes | Yes |
Reality Check
Off the Grid Appeals Almost Never Work
And when they're denied — which is almost always for HWID bans — your hardware stays permanently blacklisted. No second chances.
“Cheating of any kind is strictly prohibited. Do not exploit, including glitches or vulnerabilities within the game. Use of unauthorized third-party programs or hardware devices to gain an unfair advantage are prohibited.”
Gunzilla Games — Off The Grid Community Guidelines / Code of Conduct ("Zero's Code")
Filing a support ticket or ban appeal
Creating a new Off The Grid / Gunzilla account + Steam or Epic Games ID on the same machine
Using a VPN or proxy
Reinstalling Off the Grid
Reinstalling Windows
Waiting — HWID bans do not expire
Run TraceX once to rewrite your hardware identifiers — Off the Grid's anti-cheat scans your machine and sees a completely new PC
Why You Need This
Do You Really Need an HWID Spoofer for Off the Grid?
You launch Off The Grid from Steam or the Epic Games Launcher, queue Extraction Royale, and a Gunzilla enforcement notice stops the account before the next drop. You reinstall the client, switch to Deathmatch, or try a different OTG-linked account on the same rig; the restriction follows the PC. Gunzilla has not published one universal HWID error string, so diagnose the pattern rather than a screenshot: the account changes, the machine does not, and the same enforcement state returns. That points past game files toward the EAC device profile built from board, storage, Windows, and network identifiers.
Off The Grid's PC release uses Easy Anti-Cheat, but neither Gunzilla nor Epic publishes an OTG-specific field list or weighting formula. The durable Windows collection surfaces are concrete: the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial and motherboard UUID; physical-disk serials exposed through storage IOCTLs such as IOCTL_STORAGE_QUERY_PROPERTY; Windows volume serials; physical NIC MAC addresses; and MachineGuid under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography. Windows can also expose the TPM 2.0 endorsement key, while Secure Boot reports boot-chain state rather than a serial number. Those last two should be treated as possible platform signals, not claimed as confirmed OTG ban keys.
That model explains why common fixes return the same restriction. Reinstalling OTG changes game files, and formatting Windows can rotate MachineGuid and a volume serial, but neither rewrites a retained SMBIOS Type 2 value, motherboard UUID, physical-drive firmware serial, NIC identity, or TPM hardware. One replaced SSD changes one input. A VPN changes the public IP only. EAC is integrated across Fortnite, Rust, Apex Legends, THE FINALS, and other games, so the same classes of raw identifiers can recur across its roster. A Gunzilla action does not automatically ban those titles because each publisher controls its own enforcement; the blast radius is recognition and possible re-flagging when the same machine profile appears elsewhere.
TraceX Spoofer rewrites the supported board, storage, Windows, and network identifiers as one coherent permanent profile before you launch Off The Grid through Steam or the Epic Games Launcher. A temporary session spoofer presents substitute values only while its driver or process is active and usually exposes the original profile again after reboot. TraceX uses a one-time setup: run it once, confirm the supported identifiers changed, then delete the tool. No TraceX daemon needs to sit beside Easy Anti-Cheat. The rewrite addresses device correlation; it does not restore the sanctioned OTG account, erase Gunzilla's enforcement record, or permit further rule violations.
Verified
Gunzilla's official "June 15 Patch Notes," updated June 16, 2025, says Section 2 of the June Battle Pass is built around OTG's Anti-Cheat Division and uses the words "permanently. No second chances." The listed rewards include Anti-Cheat character items and a PermaBan Emote. This verifies Gunzilla's permanence language and theme; it does not publish OTG's private hardware field list.
Why TraceX
Built for Off the Grid Players
You shouldn't need to replace your PC to play Off the Grid again. That's why TraceX exists.
Off the Grid One-Time Run
Run TraceX once before opening Off the Grid through Steam / Epic Games Launcher. The rewrite persists, so you can delete the tool before EasyAntiCheat starts.
Permanent EasyAntiCheat Identity
Off the Grid's hardware ban (hwid) is tied to the profile EasyAntiCheat reads. Rewritten identifiers persist across reboots without a TraceX daemon.
EasyAntiCheat Identifier Coverage
For Off the Grid, the documented EasyAntiCheat coverage includes CPU / CPUID Profile, SMBIOS Type 2 / Board UUID, GPU Device ID / LUID. TraceX rewrites the supported fields in one pass.
No Off the Grid Runtime Load
Off the Grid launches from Steam / Epic Games Launcher after the rewrite is complete. No TraceX process remains during EasyAntiCheat gameplay to consume resources.
Off the Grid Compatibility Notes
Off the Grid's hardware ban (hwid) details stay separate from the current EasyAntiCheat status, so a game update is never treated as unchanged by default.
Fresh EasyAntiCheat Hardware Profile
When you open Off the Grid with Off The Grid / Gunzilla account + Steam or Epic Games ID, EasyAntiCheat reads the supported identifiers produced by the completed permanent rewrite.
Setup Guide
How to Bypass a Off the Grid HWID Ban
Getting around a Off the Grid HWID ban used to take hours — reinstalling Windows, flashing BIOS, wiping drivers, re-downloading everything, and praying it worked. One wrong step meant starting over and burning another account. With TraceX, a single click does more than all of that combined.
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Get TraceX for Off the Grid
Submit your email through the TraceX Spoofer homepage form to receive the Off the Grid setup instructions — free, no card required.
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Rewrite Your Hardware
Run TraceX once before launching Off the Grid. Every hardware identifier EasyAntiCheat reads is rewritten in a single pass — then you can delete the tool.
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Log In and Play
Open Off the Grid via the Steam / Epic Games Launcher with a new Off The Grid / Gunzilla account + Steam or Epic Games ID. EasyAntiCheat scans your hardware and sees a machine it has never seen before — no ban record.
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Play Ban Free
You're back in Off the Grid. The rewrite is permanent — no daemon running, no expiry, nothing to renew.
Free download
Get the free Off the Grid HWID spoofer.
Submit your email and receive your free TraceX HWID Spoofer license in a few minutes. Run it once on your PC to permanently rewrite the identifiers EasyAntiCheat fingerprints, then delete the binary and reinstall Off the Grid.
Detection Analysis
How Off the Grid Scans Your Hardware
EasyAntiCheat can combine identifiers from your PC into a hardware profile for Off the Grid. TraceX rewrites the supported fields shown below before the game runs.
What Off the Grid Reads Without TraceX
CPU / CPUID ProfileBFEB...0684
ExposedSMBIOS Type 2 / Board UUIDPF0W...R3X9
ExposedGPU Device ID / LUID0x0000:0x0001D3A7
ExposedPhysical Disk & Volume SerialsS75B...6859N
ExposedPhysical NIC MAC Address4A:3B:8C...5E:01
ExposedWindows MachineGuidd83fa349-...-4f3a
ExposedWhen you launch Off the Grid, your real hardware IDs are scanned and matched against ban records. Every new account on a flagged PC is blocked.
What Off the Grid Reads With TraceX
CPU / CPUID Profile906E...A0C2
RewrittenSMBIOS Type 2 / Board UUID7KM2...JQ84
RewrittenGPU Device ID / LUID0x0000:0x00F4B810
RewrittenPhysical Disk & Volume SerialsWMC4...3J2L
RewrittenPhysical NIC MAC AddressD2:7E:19...1C:A4
RewrittenWindows MachineGuid71c0e28d-...-9b7f
RewrittenOff the Grid sees a completely new machine with no ban history. New account, clean hardware — access granted.
Ban Reference
Off the Grid Ban Details
Anti-CheatEasyAntiCheat
Account SystemOff The Grid / Gunzilla account + Steam or Epic Games ID
Ban TypeHardware Ban (HWID)
DurationPermanent for confirmed cheating; no separate HWID expiry schedule is published
Common Triggers
Aimbot, wallhack, or ESP use in Extraction Royale or DeathmatchUnauthorized third-party programs or hardware devices used for an unfair OTG advantageExploiting OTG glitches or vulnerabilities during matches or Teardrop OpsAttempting to modify OTG servers, client software, or game dataUnluckyNo Reason At All
All EasyAntiCheat Games
Other Games Using EasyAntiCheat
All of these games use EasyAntiCheat — the same anti-cheat that banned you in Off the Grid. One permanent TraceX rewrite covers every one of them.
Fortnite
EasyAntiCheat
Apex Legends
EasyAntiCheat
Rust
EasyAntiCheat
Dead by Daylight
EasyAntiCheat
The Finals
EasyAntiCheat
Fall Guys
EasyAntiCheat
Hunt Showdown
EasyAntiCheat
Sea of Thieves
EasyAntiCheat
For Honor
EasyAntiCheat
NBA 2K26
EasyAntiCheat
Lost Ark
EasyAntiCheat
New World
EasyAntiCheat
Squad
EasyAntiCheat
Throne and Liberty
EasyAntiCheat
VRChat
EasyAntiCheat
ARC Raiders
EasyAntiCheat
FAQ
Off the Grid HWID Ban — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Off The Grid HWID-ban players, or is every ban account-only?
Gunzilla publicly says cheating can lead to account suspension or permanent loss of access, but it does not publish an OTG hardware-ban schema for every sanction. A device restriction is most plausible when the same enforcement state returns on another OTG-linked account used on the same PC after a client reinstall. One banned account alone does not prove that Easy Anti-Cheat attached the action to hardware.
What is the Off The Grid HWID-ban error message?
Gunzilla does not publish one universal literal HWID-ban string, so do not diagnose the PC from a screenshot copied from another player. Record the exact notice and when it appears. A stronger hardware pattern is the same enforcement state following a different OTG-linked account on the same machine, while ordinary EAC startup failures, network errors, and one account sanction remain separate possibilities.
Why does a new Steam, Epic, or OTG account get restricted on the same PC?
Changing accounts replaces credentials, not the machine presented to EAC. The same SMBIOS board data, motherboard UUID, physical disks, volume information, NIC MAC addresses, MachineGuid, and platform-security state can reappear at launch. If Gunzilla associated enough of that profile with enforcement, another account can look like the same returning device. Repeated account creation may also create a separate ban-evasion signal.
Will reinstalling Off The Grid or formatting Windows clear an OTG hardware ban?
Reinstalling OTG replaces game files but leaves the machine profile intact. Formatting Windows can rotate MachineGuid and a volume serial, yet it does not rewrite the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial, motherboard UUID, retained physical-drive firmware serials, NIC hardware, or TPM identity. Because EAC can use a composite profile, changing the software layer or one identifier is not a reliable device reset.
Will replacing one SSD or using a VPN fix an Off The Grid HWID ban?
Neither change replaces a complete device profile. One new SSD rotates one physical-disk input while the board UUID, other drives, NIC MAC, MachineGuid, and platform signals remain. A VPN changes the public IP route and may add a virtual adapter; it does not rewrite the physical machine. Treat IP troubleshooting and hardware-ban diagnosis as separate jobs instead of assuming a network change creates a new PC.
How long does an Off The Grid hardware ban last, and can I appeal it?
Gunzilla's published rules allow permanent loss of access, and its tournament support material says cheating can result in a permanent game ban. The company does not publish a separate OTG HWID countdown or a dedicated hardware-appeal policy. Use Gunzilla's official support form with the exact notice, account IDs, launcher, timeline, and any legitimate used-hardware or account-compromise evidence; a review is possible, not guaranteed.
Which identifiers can matter in an Off The Grid EAC device profile?
Relevant Windows surfaces include the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial, motherboard UUID, physical-disk serials queried through storage IOCTLs, Windows volume serials, physical NIC MAC addresses, and MachineGuid under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography. TPM 2.0 can expose an endorsement key, and Secure Boot exposes trust state. Gunzilla does not publish which fields OTG stores or how EAC weights them.
Do TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot cause or clear an Off The Grid hardware ban?
Neither is a reset switch. A TPM 2.0 endorsement key can act as a hardware-rooted identifier, while Secure Boot reports whether the trusted boot chain is enabled. Public EAC and Gunzilla material does not confirm that OTG stores the raw endorsement key or uses Secure Boot as a ban key. Disabling security features can create a launch or integrity problem without changing the publisher's enforcement record.
Will an Off The Grid EAC ban automatically ban Fortnite, Rust, or Apex Legends?
No automatic roster-wide ban is documented. Those games use EAC technology that can encounter the same classes of board, storage, Windows, network, and platform signals, but Epic, Facepunch, EA, and Gunzilla control their own account actions. The cross-game exposure is recognition: an unchanged machine profile can recur in another EAC integration and may be re-flagged. It is not one universal publisher ban list.
What is the difference between a temporary OTG spoofer and a permanent rewrite?
A temporary session spoofer presents substitute values only while its loader, driver, or background process is active, and the original profile can return after reboot. TraceX uses a permanent rewrite for its supported identifiers. Complete the one-time setup, run TraceX once, confirm the rewritten profile, then delete the tool. No TraceX process stays beside EAC. The rewrite does not restore the account that received Gunzilla's original sanction.
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Next Steps
Not sure the Off the Grid ban is hardware-based?
Work out which ban you are actually dealing with before you change anything. The ban-type checker walks the symptoms, and how long a EasyAntiCheat ban lasts covers whether waiting it out is realistic for Off the Grid.
You can also browse every game TraceX supports or read up on the anti-cheat engines behind these bans.