Apex Legends Gives Update on Anti-Cheat Measures

Summary

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.

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

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 Legend s 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.

Battle Royale

First-Person Shooter

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews: Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 74%

Released: February 4, 2019
ESRB: T for Teen: Blood, Violence
Developer(s): Respawn Entertainment
Publisher(s): Electronic Arts
Engine: Source on console/PC, Unreal Engine 4 on mobile
Multiplayer: Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play: PC, PS4, Switch & Xbox One

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.

Cross Save: Cross Progression lets you share your game progress across PC, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Steam Deck Compatibility: yes
Platform(s): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android, Switch
Genre(s): Battle Royale, First-Person Shooter
PS Plus Availability: N/A