Respawn kicks off the next phase of its anti-cheat crackdown for Apex Legends after a recent ban wave targeting XIM and Titan peripherals, reinforcing competitive integrity across all platforms.

A top-priority, multi-layer detection system is in development to confidently identify hardware that manipulates inputs while minimizing false positives on legitimate accessibility tools.

Players found using these devices will be removed from matches and permanently banned with no leniency or appeals for accounts associated with hardware manipulation.

The crackdown focuses on devices like XIM adapters, Cronus Zen, Titan Two, and Strikepack, which automate actions, reduce recoil, or alter input behavior for advantage.

Respawn Entertainment announced a major anti-cheat push against third-party hardware that manipulates controller inputs and will issue permanent bans to offenders.

Future updates will broaden the detection system and roll out platform-wide, as Respawn aims to expand reach and effectiveness over time.