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An Update from the Anti Cheat Team - 10/09/2026
We’ve deployed fixes for multiple high-profile weapon exploits in Apex Legends this week. You may have seen the videos circulating in community spaces earlier this week. These fixes address an exploit that allowed an entire magazine to be fired in a single shot, alongside…
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✓fixWe’ve deployed fixes for multiple high-profile weapon exploits in Apex Legends this week. You may have seen the videos circulating in community spaces earlier this week.
✓fixThese fixes address an exploit that allowed an entire magazine to be fired in a single shot, alongside another that enabled rapid firing and reloading with the Sentinel and C.A.R. SMG beyond their intended functionality.
📋TESTING: We have activated a matchmaking test that increases maximum queue times for Plat+ players on all platforms, in all regions. The queue time increase scales with Rank tier, and Masters players could expect a maximum extension of approximately 30 seconds. This test is in…
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⇄adjust📋TESTING: We have activated a matchmaking test that increases maximum queue times for Plat+ players on all platforms, in all regions. The queue time increase scales with Rank tier, and Masters players could expect a maximum extension of approximately 30 seconds.
Since the transition to EA Javelin Anticheat, we’ve continued to monitor, identify, and disrupt cheating across Apex Legends. The move to Javelin gives our Anti-Cheat team greater visibility into threats and more flexibility to respond as new cheats emerge. We wanted to share an…
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⇄adjustWhile this anti-cheat update focuses on PC, as EA Javelin Anticheat is a PC system, we will have important updates for console players in the coming weeks.
TESTING: Following early data showing promising impacts to queue times and tighter match skill-widths, we will be expanding this test to Wildcard matchmaking as well. This text expansion will be live at 10am PT, on October 16th and will impact players on all platforms in…
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✓fixFixed an issue with missing floor geo on Broken Moon in Terraformer; players are no longer able to clip into the ground.
✓fixFixed an issue with Gibraltar skydive emote audio persisting after landing.
Resolved an issue impacting Steam users that resulted in settings being reset after every relaunch of the game. This was largely impacting players with unique folder structures and Apex installation locations, most commonly seen in APAC. ADJUSTED: Fast Draw Wild Card Reload Time…
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✓fixResolved an issue impacting Steam users that resulted in settings being reset after every relaunch of the game. This was largely impacting players with unique folder structures and Apex installation locations, most commonly seen in APAC.
⇄adjustADJUSTED:
▲buffReload Time Reduction Benefit Reduced to 25% from 35%
▼nerfConsumable Use Time Reduction Benefit Reduced to 25% from 50%
Hello! We just pushed an update for the following: ✅ FIXED: Unreliable tac and ult usage near large moving structures 🛠️ ADJUSTED: Passive: Sliding lateral control nerfed by 50% (making it harder to maintain slide momentum while tightly cornering) Tactical: Sliding lateral…
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⇄adjustHello! We just pushed an update for the following:
✓fix✅ FIXED:
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▼nerfSliding lateral control nerfed by 50% (making it harder to maintain slide momentum while tightly cornering)
▼nerfSliding lateral control nerfed by 25% for Nitro Gate users
✕removedAim assist is disabled for players under the effect of the Nitro Gate
▼nerfNerfed Nitro Gate initial push speed to 650 from 700
⇄adjustIf the Kickstart drone locks on immediately after being deployed, the resulting knock-up is significantly decreased
▼nerfNerfed max knock-up magnitude to 650 from 700
▼nerfNerfed max drone chase time to 8s from 10s (meaning it'll give-up on an active chase 2s sooner)
▼nerfReduced Fighter's Defense from 55% damage reduction to 50%
⇄adjustDev Note: We're still seeing that fighters are difficult to take down in a 1v1 Gun vs Fighter combat situation. This change will give players using guns a bit more damage when encountering a charging fighter. We'll continue to keep an eye on fighter combat performance.
▼nerfReduced the max number of Ult charges for Ryu, Chun-Li and Dhalsim from 3 to 2
Our Anti-Cheat team recently identified an exploit being used to disrupt matches by intentionally crashing game servers. After thoroughly investigating the suspected perpetrator, we have delivered a permanent account ban, and implemented a fix to the exploit. The player would…
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✓fixOur Anti-Cheat team recently identified an exploit being used to disrupt matches by intentionally crashing game servers. After thoroughly investigating the suspected perpetrator, we have delivered a permanent account ban, and implemented a fix to the exploit.
✓fixThe player would then reconnect to the match after the crash and attempt to take advantage of other players being disconnected.
✓fixOnce identified, we worked to understand the behavior, confirm the cause, and put a fix in place to prevent this exploit from being used to disrupt matches again.
✓fixWe permanently banned the suspected user and are actioning all accounts found to be using this exploit.
✓fixWe take intentional match disruption seriously. Exploiting vulnerabilities to crash lobbies and interfere with other players' ability to play is unacceptable, and we will continue to investigate reports of this type of behavior and take action when we can confirm abuse.
As we work to transition all PC players from Easy Anticheat to EA Javelin Anticheat, if you are encountering issues matchmaking into a round (including "Party Not Ready" error messages), we recommend switching your launcher to Steam for a smoother game experience. We are…
REMINDER: Last week, in response to player feedback, we brought back the Core Wildcard mode alongside Apex KO. As a reminder, you should expect slightly longer queue times for either mode, with the higher skilled lobbies being most impacted. The highest successful queue times…
⚠️INVESTIGATING: We are aware of an issue on PS5 systems that results in errors in non-English voice lines. We're actively working on it and hope to have more information soon. Update @ 9/25/2026, 9 AM PT: ✅This issue is now fixed. If you were affected by this, please restart…
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▲buffWe are aware of an issue on PS5 systems that results in errors in non-English voice lines. We're actively working on it and hope to have more information soon.
In response to community feedback, we're making a couple of adjustments to the Street Fighter 6 collab Wildcard event. 🛠️ ADJUSTED: Blocking with drain Fighter Gauge more quickly. Dev note: Some feedback suggested that the Block mechanic felt overtuned and made shooting feel…
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⇄adjust🛠️ ADJUSTED:
⇄adjustDev note: Some feedback suggested that the Block mechanic felt overtuned and made shooting feel useless, noting that Apex is a shooter, first. This change will allow you to more reliably break a player out of blocking after doing enough damage.)
✕removedFighter Mode will no longer be extended by doing damage while in Fighter Mode.
Fixed a crash that could occur when using Fighter Abilities in specific circumstances in Firing Range. Fixed a visual issue where the Legend spotlight pass daily challenges would appear to be at 100% and not roll over to the next available challenge. Fixed an issue where Fighter…
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✓fixFixed a crash that could occur when using Fighter Abilities in specific circumstances in Firing Range.
✓fixFixed a visual issue where the Legend spotlight pass daily challenges would appear to be at 100% and not roll over to the next available challenge.
✓fixFixed an issue where Fighter Mode could sometimes delete Ballistic's sling weapon.
✓fixFixed an issue in Wildcard KO where players would sometimes be unable to use their weapons after respawning.
💡REMINDER: For players experiencing issues with the new Street Fighter 6 Wildcard event, please ensure that you have updated Apex Legends today. You will be able to load into matches without updating, but your overall experience may be hindered - fully closing Apex and…