update · June 3, 2025

Apex Legends Anti-Cheat Update Reports Over 30 Percent Drop in Cheaters

Apex Legends developers share recent anti-cheat metrics, citing a drop in match infection rates and multi-reported users since Season 22. The team points to Linux device bans and enhanced automated tools as primary drivers.

Respawn Entertainment outlines its ongoing anti-cheat measures for Apex Legends. Metrics tracking cheater frequency dropped by over 30 percent compared to peak numbers recorded during Season 22 in August 2024.

Metrics and Reduction Data

The studio tracks progress using two main indicators. Match Infection Rate measures the percentage of Ranked Battle Royale matches featuring detected cheaters, while Multi-reported Users tracks weekly players reported for cheating at least three times over a 28-day span. Both figures show a reduction exceeding 30 percent from August 2024 peaks.

Linux Bans and Automated Tooling

Developers tie the downward trend to distinct actions. Banning Linux devices in Season 23 caused a steeper seasonal drop than usual. Faster automated detection tools also reduced the total matches a single cheater can disrupt before receiving a ban. Work on anti-recoil and behavioral detection models continues.

Why this patch matters

The data shows measurable progress against unfair play in Apex Legends, driven by hard restrictions like the Linux ban and faster automated bans.