The BF4DB Banning Policy has been updated today. There have been two changes.

1. Video gameplay submission requirements have been tweaked slightly. The minimum resolution has been changed from 720p at 30fps to 720p at 60fps.

2. Hardware/Software enhancers will now be treated similarly to hacked kits. Software is often bundled with new hardware that may offer features such as crosshair overlays or radars. This is also available through other software such as reshade. These enhancers are in violation of EA’s Terms of Service. 

Up until now, we’ve issued permanent bans for these. However, we acknowledge that not all players may understand that these are against the TOS since they’re being provided by reputable gaming companies. If a ban is issued for using a crosshair overlay from one of these softwares, it may be appealed one time. 

This will act to educate new players who don’t know better, and serve as a warning to those who do that they will be banned permanently if they do it again. 

This change is effective immediately, and anyone who is affected by this (received a ban for one of these overlays), may open a new ban appeal either on Discord or on our Forums, even if you have already appealed in the past.

Please note, if the overlay was part of a multihack that was used, that is not eligible and will not be unbanned.