Respawn Entertainment has revealed that Linux OS is no longer supported for Apex Legends, including on the Steam Deck. While the developer says this change will make stopping cheaters easier, the decision will disappoint those who enjoyed playing Apex Legends on the operating system.
It is no secret that Apex Legends has a problem with cheaters. Ever since the game was released at the beginning of 2019, Respawn has had to fight an uphill battle against cheaters and hackers who attempt to ruin the fun and competitive integrity of the battle royale. After numerous complaints from the community, the developer has put extra emphasis on addressing the cheating issue in Apex Legends and claimed new efforts would be put into play over the coming months to combat the problem. Recently, players learned of a new anti-cheat-related change.
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In a new developer update, Respawn announced that Linux users on PC and Steam Deck can no longer play Apex Legends. According to the developer, the game's competitive integrity is a “top priority” in decision-making, and removing...
