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Apex Legends Removes Steam Deck Support Due to Cheating Surge
Electronic Arts (EA) has ended support for Apex Legends on all Linux-based systems, including the popular Steam Deck handheld console. This decision, detailed in a recent blog post by EA Community Manager EA_Mako, cites the increasing prevalence of cheats and exploits originating from the Linux platform.
EA characterizes Linux's open-source nature as a significant vulnerability, stating that it provides "a path for a variety of impactful exploits and cheats." The company highlights the difficulty in detecting these cheats, which are reportedly increasing at an unsustainable rate. Furthermore, the flexibility of the Linux environment allows malicious actors to effectively mask their cheating activities, making enforcement exceptionally challenging.
The decision, while acknowledged as difficult, was deemed necessary to protect the overall gaming experience for the majority of Apex Legends players. EA_Mako explained the difficult choice of prioritizing the broader player base over a smaller segment using Linux. The inability to reliably distinguish legitimate Steam Deck users from cheaters using Linux further complicated the situation. "There is currently no reliable way for us to differentiate a legitimate Steam Deck from a malicious cheat claiming to be a Steam Deck (via Linux)," Mako stated.
The blog post assures players on other platforms that this change will not affect their access to the game. While disappointing for some Linux and Steam Deck users, EA maintains this is a crucial step to maintain fairness and the integrity of Apex Legends for its wider community.
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