This issue echoes a previous occurrence in late February through early March of this year, during which numerous desktop Linux players, along with a handful on Steam Deck, found themselves banned from Apex Legends. EA eventually reversed these bans, yet it appears that history is repeating itself.
Across Reddit and the EA Forum, an increasing number of users are voicing their grievances, detailing recent instances of bans.
Apex Legends holds the Steam Deck Verification label, and its Easy Anti-Cheat system is purportedly compatible with Linux. It is hoped that, as before, the bans will be overturned in due course.
When engaging in games that utilize anti-cheat systems, regardless of their compatibility status with Steam Deck and desktop Linux, there remains a potential risk for legitimate players to be caught in a ban wave, even if they have committed no wrongdoing. Regrettably, false positives are an unfortunate reality. Linux is not unique in encountering this predicament; over the years, various games on Windows have faced similar challenges. This phenomenon is an inherent aspect of online gaming.
