Apex Legends anti-cheat upgrades incoming: What players need to know
Upcoming Anti-Cheat Enhancements
Respawn Entertainment’s security lead Conor ‘Hideouts’ Ford has revealed significant upgrades to Apex Legends’ anti-cheat infrastructure are imminent. During a recent Twitch stream with popular content creator Nokokopuffs, Ford emphasized these improvements would address longstanding security vulnerabilities.
The development team acknowledges that while their current Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) implementation has reduced cheating, sophisticated hackers continue exploiting system weaknesses.
Despite reaching 100 million players in 2021, Apex Legends faces persistent security challenges. The free-to-play model and competitive ranked system make it particularly vulnerable to cheating compared to premium titles.
Community Impact and Expectations
High-level ranked matches currently experience cheating in approximately 15-20% of games according to community surveys. While better than some competitors (Warzone reports 25-30% cheating rates), this still significantly impacts competitive integrity.
DDoS attacks have emerged as a particularly disruptive issue, with organized groups targeting Predator-rank lobbies. The recent ban of prominent YouTuber WaterGotHim for DDoSing highlights the severity of this problem.
Respawn’s legal team is now pursuing litigation against cheat developers in extreme cases, setting an important precedent for the industry. This follows similar actions by Epic Games against Fortnite cheat distributors.
Player Protection Strategies
While awaiting system updates, players can take several protective measures:
- Enable two-factor authentication for Origin/Steam accounts
- Avoid sharing match lobby codes publicly
- Report suspicious activity immediately with video evidence
The development team recommends using the in-game reporting system rather than social media for cheat reports. This ensures proper tracking and prioritization of cases.
For streamers and competitive players, consider:
- Using VPN services during tournaments
- Delaying queue times to avoid known cheat lobbies
- Recording all ranked matches for evidence
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