Respawn launches protections in Apex Legends following the hacking of several pro players

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Respawn launches protections in Apex Legends following the hacking of several pro players

The recent finals of the Apex Legends tournament in North America were marred by the hacking of several participants, leading Respawn to suspend the competition.

In a press release, the studio says it has rolled out several layers of updates "to protect the Apex Legends player community and create a secure experience for everyone".

There's no word yet on when the competition will resume.

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