Respawn Entertainment

We’ve come so far, and there’s still so much ahead of us. Apex Legends From the Rift rewinds the clock with the new nostalgic LTM Launch Royale, takes you to the original World’s Edge, revives Lifeline to new limits, and rekindles that first drop feeling from season one. It all starts November 5, 2024, including support for PlayStation 5 Pro when the console launches November 7.
Let’s launch royale

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It’s 2019, Apex Legends has just launched, Kings Canyon is the wild frontier, and battle royales were never the same. This new LTM drops you right into that original experience, complete with original everything: weapons, Legends, abilities, ruleset, and map. Conquer Launch Royale Challenges to unlock Legends and earn rewards like Apex Packs and more.
Evo Armor and Ability Upgrades? Nope, not here. Just a blast from the past for those who were here on day zero and a brand-new experience for those who missed out. There’s never been a better ti..

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Respawn dropped Linux support for Apex Legends to improve its anti-cheat efforts, despite disappointing some players.

Apex Legends has faced ongoing issues with cheaters, prompting the decision to remove Linux support.

Although disappointing, Linux players can still use a workaround on Steam Deck to play Apex Legends.

Respawn Entertainment has revealed that Linux OS is no longer supported for Apex Legends, including on the Steam Deck. While the developer says this change will make stopping cheaters easier, the decision will disappoint those who enjoyed playing Apex Legends on the operating system.

It is no secret that Apex Legends has a problem with cheaters. Ever since the game was released at the beginning of 2019, Respawn has had to fight an uphill battle against cheaters and hackers who attempt to ruin the fun and competitive integrity of the battle royale. After numerous complaints from the community, the developer has put extra emphasis on addressing the che..