Furthermore, there are practical risks for the player. On platforms like Steam or the PlayStation Network, the use of unauthorized software to manipulate game files can lead to account bans or the revocation of the game license. In a competitive environment, there is also the issue of "desyncing" online matches. If a player modifies their game to use a character they do not own, it can cause technical instability for other players, degrading the online experience that the developers have curated.

: Completing the main story is the only way to unlock the base roster character Havik .