According to Engadget , the North American Apex Legends tournament finals have been postponed indefinitely after hackers infiltrated matches and provided cheat tools to pro players. Developer Respawn shared on X that the postponement was due to 'the competitive integrity of the tournament being compromised'.
Videos of the cheating have been circulating on Twitch, showing players being able to see where their opponents are (known as wall hacking). Even popular pro ImperialHal was being interfered with by 'aimbots' - software that automatically aims accurately.
Image of hacker breaking into Apex Legends match and 'enabling' hack for gamers
Cheating in games has been a persistent problem for EA, and many gamers feel that the company is not doing enough to combat it. On EA's main discussion page, many expressed frustration with comments like "If EA banned all cheaters, there wouldn't be enough players left to play the game" and "The real problem is the ban/suspension process." Additionally, gamers have complained about EA's focus on profit over player experience, such as increasing the price of cosmetic items.
Notably, in late February, EA laid off 5% of its workforce – about 650 people. The Star Wars first-person shooter being developed by Respawn was also canceled along with the layoffs. CEO Andrew Wilson told employees at the time that EA was “simplifying the company to deliver deeper, more connected experiences to fans around the world .”
A new date for the Apex Legends North American Finals has not yet been announced, but the X post says they will “share more information soon.” In the meantime, EA and Respawn will need to figure out how to block hacker access and re-organize the qualifiers to ensure the tournament is fair.
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