In a recent announcement, the team behind Apex Legends has emphasized their commitment to transparency and consistency in communication. The focus now shifts to tackling the issue of cheating in the game, which not only affects player experience but also impacts the integrity of the game as a whole.
The team acknowledges that despite their efforts, they haven’t been as successful in combating cheating as needed. As a result, they are stepping up their efforts in various areas to deliver noticeable improvements over time. While they can’t share all the details to prevent tipping off cheaters, they have provided a summary of their actions:
– More than 6 million accounts have been banned since launch
– More than 100,000 accounts are banned each month on average
– Expanded anti-cheat team with 24/7 coverage and talent in Asia-Pacific region
– Use of kernel-level anti-cheat service and multiple layers of protection
– Continuous improvement of processes, capabilities, and deployment of new tools and technologies
Maintaining the integrity of Apex as a high-skill, competitive experience is crucial, leading to the banning of over 6 million accounts since 2019. The team continues to issue ban waves and individual actions as necessary to combat cheating.
The team has also made investments in expanding their anti-cheat team to improve 24/7 coverage and monitor cheating reports more effectively. They have also enhanced their tools and technology, including Easy Anti-Cheat, to detect and disrupt cheating activity more efficiently.
Community reports play a vital role in helping the team stay ahead of cheaters. Players are encouraged to report cheating in-game or via EA Help for faster action. The team hopes to provide quicker feedback on the actions taken in future updates.
Moving forward, the team promises to keep players informed about their ongoing efforts to combat cheating through regular updates on social platforms. They express gratitude for the support and passion of the community in helping to maintain the integrity of Apex Legends.