A major security concern has recently surfaced in Apex Legends, going far beyond the usual cheating problems seen in online shooters. Reports from players indicate that malicious actors are now able to remotely take control of other users’ characters during live matches.
According to in-game footage shared across social media, affected players suddenly lose control of their Legends mid-match. Characters begin moving on their own, inventory items are forcefully dropped, and in some cases players are deliberately walked off the map, resulting in an unavoidable elimination. This behavior suggests a system-level exploit rather than conventional cheats like aimbots or wallhacks.
Respawn Entertainment has acknowledged the issue, confirming that it is related to an exploit within the game’s systems. The studio emphasized that there is no evidence of malware being installed on players’ machines, but also noted that the vulnerability is being actively investigated and addressed by the development team.
The incident has reignited long-standing concerns within the Apex Legends community regarding game security. Past controversies involving competitive events and high-profile hacks are still fresh in players’ minds, making this latest issue particularly damaging to trust, especially among ranked and competitive players.
While it remains unclear how widespread the exploit is, the growing number of clips suggests it is not an isolated case. Respawn’s response and the speed of a permanent fix may play a crucial role in determining how the community reacts moving forward.
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Has Apex Legends been hacked?
Not in the traditional sense. There is no evidence of players’ systems being hacked, but a serious in-game exploit has been confirmed.
