Key conclusions
- Respawn has dropped Linux support for Apex Legends to improve its anti-cheat efforts, despite disappointing some players.
- Apex Legends has been facing ongoing issues with cheaters, prompting the decision to end support for Linux.
- Disappointing as it is, Linux players can still use the Steam Deck workaround to play Apex Legends.
Respawn Entertainment has revealed that the Linux OS is no longer supported Apex Legendsincluding on Steam Deck. While the developer says this change will make it easier to stop cheaters, the decision will disappoint those who enjoyed playing Apex Legends on the operating system.
This is not a secret for anyone Apex Legends I have problems with scammers. Since the game was released in early 2019, Respawn has had to fight an uphill battle against cheaters and hackers trying to ruin the fun and competitive fairness of Battle Royale. After many complaints from the community, the developer has put extra emphasis on solving the cheating problem Apex Legends and claimed that new efforts will be made in the coming months to combat the problem. Recently, players learned about a new change related to anti-cheats.
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In a new developer update, Respawn has announced that Linux users on PC and Steam Deck can no longer play Apex Legends. According to the developer, the competitive integrity of the game is a “top priority” in the decision-making process, and removing support for the Linux operating system will help that initiative. While Linux provided another option for running the game, the “openness” of the operating system was a significant vulnerability, providing a potential opportunity for “various exploits and cheats.”
Linux users were only a small part of the Apex Legends player base
In making this decision, Respawn noted that it weighed the number of players using the Linux operating system against the total number of players in the game. Despite the number of players for Apex Legends in recent months, the number of players on platforms like Steam has declined, but the size of the player base on Linux devices was still very small in comparison. However, the developer update noted that this segment of players still managed to find their way into a significant number of games, making the risk of cheating significant.
Ultimately, this small number of players and the high risk of cheating caused Respawn to drop support for Linux. While this change is undoubtedly disappointing Apex Legends players who used to play on Linux, the decision not to support a competitive shooter on the operating system is not unusual. Other popular competitive games include Fortnite and Valiantdo not support Linux. Also, there is a workaround for Apex Legends players on Steam Deck. Respawn noted that players can still access the game on Valve's handheld system by installing Windows.
For now Apex Legends continues to fight cheaters, season 23 of Battle Royale is just around the corner. While not many details are known about the upcoming season, the developer has already started teasing it. Hopefully, the new seasonal update will include more anti-cheat measures Apex Legends more enjoyable for those who continue to play.