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Respawn have killed Apex Legends' Steam Deck support in the name of anti-cheat

The Steam Deck is something of a talisman for gaming on Linux, its popularity and penguin-powered SteamOS having almost singlehandedly dragged it past MacOS as the second-most-used operating system among Steam users. Sadly, this also means the Valve handheld is the primary casualty when developers decide to stop bothering with Linux support, as Respawn Entertainment have decided to do for Apex Legends.


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Dev Team Update: Linux & Anti-Cheat

[h2]Hey Legends,
[/h2]We’re sharing today that Linux (and Steam Deck using Linux) will no longer be able to access Apex Legends.
Our dev team wanted to provide a bit more context into this and share some of the decision-making process that happened along the way. As mentioned in our prior anti-cheat dev blog, competitive integrity is a top priority for our team and there are many ways in which we’re battling cheaters—this is one to add to the list. We remain committed to more regular updates on topics like this and appreciate your continued reports.
Read on to hear from our Anti-Cheat Team.
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What’s happening?

In our efforts to combat cheating in Apex, we've identified Linux OS as being a path for a variety of impactful exploits and cheats. As a result, we've decided to block Linux OS access to the game. While this will impact a small number of Apex players, we believe the decision will meaningfully reduce instances of cheating in our game.
Linux is used by default on the Steam Deck. 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).
Decision making process
The openness of the Linux operating systems makes it an attractive one for cheaters and cheat developers. Linux cheats are indeed harder to detect and the data shows that they are growing at a rate that requires an outsized level of focus and attention from the team for a relatively small platform. There are also cases in which cheats for the Windows OS get emulated as if it’s on Linux in order to increase the difficulty of detection and prevention.
We had to weigh the decision on the number of players who were legitimately playing on Linux/the Steam Deck versus the greater health of the population of players for Apex. While the population of Linux users is small, their impact infected a fair amount of players’ games. This ultimately brought us to our decision today.

Next steps

To eliminate this cheat vector, we have made the decision to prevent access to the game for Linux users. This means that Apex Legends will be unplayable immediately for those running this operating system. Playing on handhelds, such as the Steam Deck, is still possible if the user opts to install Windows.
To clarify, this will not impact users who play Apex via Steam on Windows (or other supported platforms).
Thanks for everyone’s continual support and we look forward to sharing future anti-cheat updates!
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This is only a part of our ongoing efforts towards Apex’s anti-cheat. We are continually expanding and refining our detection and banning capabilities globally. Keep an eye out for more news to come in the future. Please continue to report cheaters using the designated tools and channels. Your reports are helpful and matter to us and anti-cheat continues to be a top priority for us.
For future updates and the latest info, continue to follow us here or check out the Apex Tracker Trello for bugs or concerns we’re investigating.

EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck

The developers of Apex Legends have announced that they're going to be blocking the game completely on Linux platforms including Steam Deck.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/ea-respawn-now-block-apex-legends-from-running-on-linux-and-steam-deck

Twilight Befalls E-District in the Techno Terror Collection Event

Haunting time is upon us, Legends! Trick N’ Treat Trios returns along with some familiar tricks and treats: Copycat Kits giving you the power of other Legends, Rev Shell Grenades to hunt enemies with wicked precision, and munch on candy for shields, EVO, and Ultimate charge. Complete a new Reward Track for Epic Skins for Mirage and the Devotion. Twilight has befallen the streets of E-District and the time to terrorize your enemies is now, but we’ve still got one more treat up our sleeve. Complete your killer 24 event item collection before the event ends to summon Pathfinder’s Prestige Skin: “Apex Mecha.” Don’t miss out on the terror—it’s time to scare the competition, to death!

[h2]TRICK N’ TREAT TRIOS RETURNS[/h2]


The hair raising classic is back with the revival twist! Knock on doors to collect candy? Nah, knock your enemies, break the doors, and loot all the Loot Bins to collect and consume sweets for your extra treat: EVO points, Ultimate charge, and 25 points of shield healing over time. Tricks aren’t just for kids. Activate a Copycat Kit to gain access to an extra ability from a different Legend for the rest of the match or take out the enemy with updated Rev Shells that look deadlier than ever. And with the addition of the revival mechanic, it ain’t over until it’s over. Get back in the fight and show them who the real terror is.

[h2]E-DISTRICT AT NIGHT[/h2]


E-District, a once-thriving urban island in the heart of Suotamo on Gaea, now twisted by a terrifying cybernetic infestation. This island with its weathered blackouts, riots, and a chemical attack at Humbert Labs, is no longer a mere cityscape—it’s a corrupted, electrified labyrinth of horror, brought back to life by an ominous power.

Battle your way through the decaying heart of the Energy Bank, where towering high-rise is now overrun by cybernetic abominations. Engage in brutal combat within the Stadium, a once-vibrant arena now transformed into an infected city of conflict, its streets and alleys infested with digital horrors. New dangers hide around every corner and every encounter will test your resolve. Explore, survive, and uncover the secrets of this corrupted city, where the line between legend and reality has been obliterated.

[h2]COLLECTION EVENT ITEMS[/h2]

Unlock 24 killer limited-time cosmetics, with Legendary skins for Alter, Wattson, and more!


All 24 items will be available for direct unlock with Apex Coins or Crafting Metals, or test your luck with Techno Terror Event Apex Packs† for the entire duration of the event.



Grab them all before Techno Terror ends and you’ll automatically receive Pathfinder’s Prestige Skin, “Apex Mecha,” which comes with the “A Blast from the Path” Finisher, and the “Block Party” Skydive Trail.

[h2]REWARD TRACKER[/h2]

You can earn up to 1,400 points per day and challenges refresh daily. All these challenges also stack with your Battle Pass so you can complete multiple challenges at once.


[h2]STORE TAB[/h2]

Explore limited-time offers in the Store tab including the Weekend Killer bundle and the Cyborg Warlord Bundle available beginning October 15th.



FIGHT OR FRIGHT SALE

In addition to the limited-time offers mentioned above, the Fight or Fright sale will be a treat when it hits the shop! From October 1st - November 5th, enjoy limited-time discounts on returning eerie skins. No tricks here—there will be two new Legendary skins for you to discover: the “Reaper’s Path” skin for Pathfinder and the “Lionhearted” Conduit skin.

[h2]PATCH NOTES[/h2]

MODES

Tricks N’ Treats Trios

  • October 15 to November 4, 2024
  • Exclusively on E-District at Night
  • Cyber Rev shell grenades
  • Copycat Kits
  • Consumable Candy: gives EVO points, Ult charge, and 25 points of shield healing over time
  • Loot bin jump scares
  • Revival respawn mechanic


MIXTAPE
  • Halloween Gameplay
    • Cyber Rev Shell Grenades added to all Loadouts
    • Players automatically pick up candy that enemies drop when killed, rewarding them with Ult charge and 25 points of shield healing over time




https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172470/Apex_Legends/

Apex Legends: Techno Terror Collection Event Trailer

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Haunt your way through the Outlands with the return of Trick N’ Treat Trios with Revivals and more spine-chilling surprises! Use Copycat Kits to harness the power of other Legends, unleash the Rev Shell Grenade to hunt enemies with wicked precision, and munch on candy for shields, EVO, and Ultimate charge.

Complete a new Reward Track for Epic Skins for Mirage and the Devotion as you stalk the twilight streets of E-District. Collect all 24 event items before the event ends to summon Pathfinder’s Prestige Skin: Apex Mecha. It’s time to spook the competition, to death!

Want to learn more?: http://x.ea.com/apxl/techno-terror-event


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172470/Apex_Legends/