What is lag switching?

Lag switching is a technique used by some gamers to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents in online multiplayer games. It involves manipulating or interrupting the network connection to create lag, or delay, in the gameplay, which makes it difficult for other players to move around or see what's happening. The player using the lag switch then moves around freely and uses this advantage to kill or eliminate opponents easily.

Although lag switching is considered a cheating method by many people and is against the terms of service of most online multiplayer games, it can still be difficult to detect. Many gamers use special hardware or software to activate lag switching, which makes it difficult for game developers to catch them in the act. Some game developers have been known to ban players caught using lag switches, and some gaming communities have created software to detect and prevent the use of these cheats.