In order to stop Apex Legends' Linux cheating problem, Respawn is pulling support for the Steam Deck. Obviously a majority of players that play games like Apex Legends will do so on console or PC, ...

A recent post on X from the official Apex Legends handle announced that Respawn Entertainment and EA have collectively decided to withdraw the game's support compatibility from Linux OS. This change ...

Respawn has blocked Linux OS access to Apex Legends, affecting players using Steam Deck. The developer detailed the move in a blog post, citing the decision as part of efforts to combat cheating.

Yet another title under the EA umbrella has taken steps to block Linux OS gaming PCs, and the Steam Deck, from being able to access the game. The Apex Legends team posted an update blaming Linux for a ...

“We had to weigh the decision on the number of players who were legitimately playing on Linux/the Steam Deck versus the greater health of the population of players for Apex. While the population of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Apex Legends is no longer supported on Steam Deck or Linux as a result of cheating, according to EA. "Linux is used by default on the Steam Deck," an ...

As EA cracks down on cheaters, Apex Legends is no longer playable on devices running Linux, including the Steam Deck. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

FPS 'There are no plans to drop support for SteamOS': The Finals devs commit to Steam Deck and Linux players despite new kernel-level anti-cheat FPS Battlefield 6's anti-cheat has already stopped ...

Linux users are no longer allowed to play the online shooter "Apex Legends". The operating system is a gateway for exploits and cheats, explains developer EA. EA is banning users of Linux systems from ...

In the latest Apex Legends dev update, game director Steven Ferreira addressed anti-cheat and the recent decision to ban Linux players from accessing the game. This ban impacted Steam Deck users, ...

EA is removing Apex Legends on Steam Deck after realizing unscrupulous players were using Linux to cheat in the FPS game. EA announced the decision in a brief help post and said the removal was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Last week I reported on a “Steam Deck Testing” branch of Apex ...