Back in October 2024, Respawn Entertainment announced the decision to block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck platforms. This move appears to have had a significant impact, as noted in a recent Apex Legends: Takeover Dev Update video. Game Director Steven Ferreira mentioned that since the introduction of this block, there has been a "meaningful reduction" in cheating incidents, which they attribute to the limitation placed on Linux access.
In early December 2024, Respawn reiterated this point in a post on X/Twitter, demonstrating continued progress against cheating, suggesting that the decision has had tangible effects on player integrity.
It’s important to clarify that this action does not imply that Linux users are inherently more likely to cheat compared to players on other platforms. The reality is that cheat developers often exploit vulnerabilities on Linux, making it an attractive target for their exploits. In contrast, on Windows, developers have more robust kernel-level anti-cheat solutions at their disposal.
The plight of Linux users has echoes in the history of other games like Rust, where the developers also cited concerns about cheating when they discontinued support for Linux back in 2019. Similarly, titles like GTA Online have been restricted for their use of anti-cheat systems that do not effectively support Linux.
Anti-cheat technology continues to pose challenges for the Linux gaming community, particularly as the Steam Deck rises in popularity and SteamOS makes strides into more devices. Persistent concerns regarding anti-cheat effectiveness will remain a significant hurdle unless major advancements occur.
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