​An Update from the Anti-Cheat Team – 11/12/2026     ​

Competitive Integrity Update: Controller Cheating EnforcementWe have deployed enhanced controller cheating detections in all Apex Legends game modes, on all platforms. Players identified using unauthorized controller hardware, modifications, or software to gain an unfair gameplay advantage will be subject to enforcement, including permanent bans.Over the past several months, our Anti-Cheat team has been testing and validating impactful new tools to add to our controller cheating detection systems. Throughout this process, we’ve seen strong results, and those tools have now reached the level of validation necessary for full implementation.These detections apply across ALL PLATFORMS, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2. Playing on console does not provide an exemption from detection or enforcement.We want to be clear: if you are using unauthorized devices, controller modifications, or software to gain an unfair advantage, you should stop immediately. Do not assume these tools are undetectable or that your platform will protect you from enforcement.We have invested significant time in testing and validating these enhancements to ensure they can accurately identify prohibited behavior.This is an important step forward in addressing controller-based cheating, but it is not the end of these efforts. We will continue improving and evolving our detection capabilities as cheating methods change.Fair play is for everyone, and we will continue taking action against those who compromise the competitive integrity of Apex Legends.