Cheating hurts competitive games more than anything else. Apex Legends has been fighting against unfair play since launch, and the developers continue to improve their tools every season. According to the latest update, Respawn is getting better and better each day. With millions of players, beginners and advanced, on PC and console, the challenge is huge, but the team says progress is steady. Here are all the details you need to know about the latest Apex Legends anti-cheat update!

Apex Legends shares new anti-cheat update

After the June 2025 update, Respawn has once again demonstrated its commitment to removing cheaters from the game. The developers track cheating through three main numbers: Total Bans (TB), Match Infection Rate (MIR), and Reports Per User (RPU). These help show how many accounts get banned, how many matches include a cheater, and how often players report others.

Recent data shows bans have increased compared to previous seasons. Console accounts are now included in these numbers, which makes tracking more accurate. Cheats used to be mostly a PC problem, but console detections are increasing due to macro devices and unfair input tools. Respawn says they are now monitoring those as closely as PC cheats.

How Apex Legends tracks and bans cheaters

Respawn tracks cheaters with both automated tools and manual checks. The automated tools scan gameplay data for unusual patterns such as perfect aim, instant reactions, or strange input signals. When the system flags an account, the player can receive a suspension or a permanent ban depending on the case.

The manual checks give an extra layer of review and help confirm situations that machines cannot fully identify.

How to get the latest Apex Legends anti-cheat update

Apex beginners may not be aware of how to get this update. Players do not need to install anti-cheat updates separately. These updates are released alongside regular game patches for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The only step players need to take is to keep their game updated through Steam, Origin, or their console store.

The anti-cheat system runs in the background. Once updated, it automatically adapts to new cheats and continues to monitor suspicious behavior.

Player feedback that shaped the anti-cheat update

Community feedback plays an important role in shaping these updates. Players asked for clearer reporting options, and Respawn added a new category for “Wallhacking/Impossible Gamesense.” This helps the team separate different kinds of cheating reports and take faster action.

Reports are not the only way cheaters get caught, but they add an important layer to automated detection. The developers also focused on teaming and bot farms after many complaints. With new tools, they reduced teaming reports by 33% since February. Bot farms are also being removed, which should improve match quality.

How Apex Legends improves time-to-ban cheaters

A major improvement in the update is faster bans. Respawn built a new system that studies gameplay behavior in real time. It flags suspicious activity quickly and helps the team ban cheaters after fewer matches.

The result is a lower Match Infection Rate. Since cheaters get banned faster, fewer matches include them. This change is especially important in ranked games, where one cheater can waste the efforts of an entire squad. Shorter detection times protect more players and keep matches competitive.

Ranked vs Unranked: Where cheaters appear most

Cheaters appear most often in ranked matches. Respawn’s data shows the infection rate in ranked is much higher than in unranked. Players in Diamond or Master tiers are almost twice as likely to face cheaters compared to the global ranked average.

Unranked matches have far fewer cheaters, but they are not completely safe. Since ranked rewards attract cheaters, Respawn puts more resources into protecting those matches. This focus helps maintain fairness where it matters most: competitive progression and high-level play.

What to expect from future anti-cheat updates

Respawn admits that anti-cheat is never finished. New hacks appear constantly, so the system needs to evolve. The developers are testing new models to catch aimbots, recoil devices, and input manipulation. They are also working on automated bot detection, which should stop farming accounts more effectively.

Future updates will continue to bring regular data shares and blog posts. Respawn promises to stay transparent by showing ban numbers, infection rates, and new tools in development. Players can expect to see more improvements announced during seasonal updates and developer posts on Reddit, Steam, and X.