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Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters

Liam Dawe — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:42:23 +0000

Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.

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EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck

Liam Dawe — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:46:10 +0000

The developers of Apex Legends have announced that they're going to be blocking the game completely on Linux platforms including Steam Deck.

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Apex Legends Upheaval update live with EOS Anti-Cheat breaking it on Steam Deck / Linux (updated)

Liam Dawe — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:14:50 +0000

Respawn and EA have today released a major update for the popular battle royale shooter Apex Legends, which gives it an anti-cheat upgrade. Sadly it's causing issues for Steam Deck / Linux players. ARTICLE UPDATED

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Over a week later Apex Legends is still broken on Linux / Steam Deck (update: fixed)

Liam Dawe — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:45:41 +0000

One of the most popular titles on Steam, Apex Legends, has been left broken on Linux / Steam Deck for over a week now after the Ignite Update. You can fix it yourself though, if you want to risk it. ARTICLE UPDATED.

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Respawn begin unbanning various Apex Legends Linux and Steam Deck players

Liam Dawe — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:17:18 +0000

It's been a bit of a saga for Apex Legends players using the Proton compatibility tool to play it on Steam Deck and Linux desktop but it seems Respawn continue their ban investigation.

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Respawn now properly looking into Apex Legends bans on Linux & Steam Deck

Liam Dawe — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:55:15 +0000

Around five days ago I reported on Apex Legends doing a ban wave which for the second time hit a bunch of players on Linux and Steam Deck playing it with Proton. Now at least the developer Respawn is looking into it.

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Apex Legends now broken on Steam Deck and Linux desktops (update: fixed)

Liam Dawe — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:58:09 +0000

Even though Apex Legends was marked officially Steam Deck Verified by Valve on March 9, that we covered in an article, it's now been updated and it's broken on Steam Deck and Linux desktops.

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