Apex Legends expands controller cheating bans on all platforms

The Apex Legends Anti-Cheat team has deployed enhanced controller cheating detections in all game modes and on all platforms. Players caught using unauthorized hardware, modifications or software for an unfair advantage can face enforcement, including permanent bans. The team announced the change on November 12, 2026.

What has changed

According to the team, the new detection tools were tested over the past several months and have now been validated well enough for full rollout. The detections cover:

• PC
• PlayStation
• Xbox
• Nintendo Switch 2

The team stresses that playing on console does not exempt you from detection or enforcement.

What this means for you

If you use unauthorized controller devices, controller modifications or software that give you an edge, the team says you should stop immediately. It also warns you not to assume that these tools are undetectable or that your platform will protect you.

The developers say they invested significant time in testing so the systems can accurately identify prohibited behavior. They have not published which devices or software are flagged, nor how many accounts were affected.

What comes next

The team calls this "an important step forward" but not the end of the effort. It says it will keep improving its detection as cheating methods change.

Source: official Steam announcement