Posted 3/18/2024, 12:21:02 PM
Hackers Disrupt Apex Legends Tournament with Cheats, Forcing Postponement
- Hackers gave pro Apex Legends players cheats during recent North American Finals tournament
- Respawn postponed Finals after hacks compromised "competitive integrity of the series"
- Footage showed hacks giving players ability to see opponents' locations and aimbot-assisted aiming
- Cheating has been an ongoing issue in EA games; players claim company does little to address it
- No new date set yet for Finals; EA and Respawn must block hackers and reopen qualifications safely