Fix Wuthering Waves ACE Center Error

If you’ve installed Wuthering Waves on your Steam Deck and everything works fine up until the installer, only to have the game close with an error message about the Anti-Cheat system, you’re not alone. This article provides detailed steps to help you resolve the ACE Center error.

Solutions to Fix the ACE Center Error

The ACE Center error occurs from issues connected to the anti-cheat system. The error message popup to users reads: “Anti-Cheat system works error. 

Please Close related applications that may affect anti-cheat modules, or check system abnormal events with anti-virus software.”

Here are the steps you can follow to fix the ACE Center error on your Steam Deck:

Adjust AntiCheatExpert Service

To fix the ACE Center error in Wuthering Waves, follow these steps:

1. Close the game.
2. Open the search bar and type “Services.”
3. Launch the Services application.
4. Locate the AntiCheatExpert Service.
5. Right-click on it and select Properties.
6. In the General tab, set the Startup type to Manual.
7. Click Apply and OK.
8. Restart your computer.

Restart the Game and Verify the Game Files

Some users on Reddit fix the error by restarting the game and verifying the integrity of the game files fixed the issue. Launch the game launcher and verify the integrity of the game files.