On June 24, 2026, Riot announced an option to run Vanguard only during gameplay, conditional on specific device security features being enabled.
On June 24, 2026, Riot announced Vanguard On-Demand. According to the post, it allows Vanguard to run only during gameplay when Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, VBS, HVCI, and IOMMU are enabled. The change may reduce the need to keep an anti-cheat driver active from startup by relying on hardware security features.
The news points to Riot’s blog for details. Consult the original post to confirm the stated requirements and behavior; before making changes, check the device configuration and official instructions. The announcement alone does not establish that every system meets the requirements.