Apex Legends continues to face significant challenges with cheating, but Respawn Entertainment is determined to enhance the game’s integrity over time. Since its launch, over 6 million accounts have been banned as part of a robust anti-cheat initiative.
With expanded efforts, including the use of Easy Anti-Cheat, proprietary tools, and community reporting, Respawn is doubling down on its commitment to combating cheating and ensuring a fair experience for all players.
Highlights
- Apex Legends acknowledges ongoing cheating challenges, commits to improving integrity over time.
- Since launch, Respawn Entertainment has banned over 6 million accounts to combat cheating, expands anti-cheat team efforts.
- Enhanced anti-cheat measures include Easy Anti-Cheat service, proprietary tools, and community reporting.
The free-to-play battle royale hero shooter game Apex Legends recently updated players on its anti-cheat efforts. It acknowledged the ongoing challenges of combating cheating and admitted that past measures haven”t been as effective as needed. The team is now stepping up efforts to improve Apex Legends”s integrity, with a focus on making noticeable improvements over time.
Cheating remains a persistent problem in many hero shooters, and Apex Legends is no exception. The game frequently faces criticism due to its ongoing battle with cheaters, which disrupts competitive balance and undermines the overall player experience. Last month, in response to growing frustration and backlash from the player community, Respawn Entertainment openly acknowledged the worsening cheating issue in Apex Legends. Game Director Steven Ferreira admitted that while the developers are deeply committed to tackling this critical issue, finding a comprehensive and lasting solution is a complex challenge that requires more than just temporary fixes.
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In a recent Twitter update, Apex Legends offered an extensive overview of its anti-cheat measures. The post first highlighted the staggering number of accounts banned since the game’s launch in 2019, which exceeds 6 million. On average, over 100,000 accounts are banned each month, reflecting the scale of the issue and the ongoing efforts to combat it. To further strengthen its global anti-cheat efforts, Respawn has significantly expanded its dedicated team. This expansion includes enhanced 24/7 monitoring and the addition of specialized staff in regions like Asia-Pacific, where cheating has been particularly prevalent.
Apex Legends Details Anti-Cheat Efforts
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The game employs the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) service, which operates at the kernel level to detect and combat cheating. In addition to EAC, Respawn has implemented several layers of protection, including proprietary tools developed specifically for Apex Legends. These advancements have not only improved its match review processes but also enabled faster and more effective responses to cheating incidents. The post also emphasized the crucial role of community involvement in these efforts, urging Apex Legends players to report any suspicious behavior through official channels.
Additionally, Apex Legends assured players of its unwavering commitment to ongoing improvements and promised to continue providing regular updates on its progress in tackling the persistent issue of cheating. While the timeline for resolving these challenges remains uncertain, it”s important to note that the game has faced other issues as well. For example, Apex Legend”s Season 22 experienced a significant glitch that caused Ranked levels to reset much earlier than anticipated, leading to player frustration.
Apex Legends
Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play* Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.
Master an ever-growing roster of diverse legends, deep tactical squad play, and bold new innovations that go beyond the Battle Royale experience—all within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Hero Shooter.
This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooter
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
81/100
Critics Recommend:
74%
Platform(s)
PS4
, PS5
, Xbox One
, Xbox Series X
, Xbox Series S
, PC
, iOS
, Android
, Switch
Released
February 4, 2019
Developer(s)
Respawn Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Engine
Source on console/PC, Unreal Engine 4 on mobile
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Violence
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
X|S Enhanced
yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
Cross Save
Cross Progression lets you share your game progress across PC, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, Switch & Xbox OneExpand
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