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Apex Legends Hits Record Low 4.1% Cheat Rate in Anti-Cheat VictoryRespawn Entertainment has announced a significant victory in its fight against cheaters in Apex Legends, achieving a record low infection rate of 4.1%. This marks the lowest rate since tracking began, down from a previous low of 5.8% in December 2025. The developer also reported banning over 28,000 accounts in the past two weeks, including nearly 1,000 for DMA card use, indicating a successful effort to dismantle sophisticated cheating operations and restore competitive integrity.
This indie developer is making Titanfall 3 because EA won't do it, and even in 'pre-pre-pre alpha' it's one of the most fun shooters in yearsIndie developer Tetra Studios is creating ShatterRush, a spiritual successor to the Titanfall series, as EA has not produced a new entry. This pre-alpha build showcases fluid movement mechanics, including wall-running and grappling, and features fully destructible environments. The game is available as a downloadable build on Steam and is being updated frequently by the two-person development team.
We May Never Get Another Titanfall, But This Game Could Be The Next Best ThingIndie developer Tetra Studios is creating ShatterRush, a multiplayer parkour FPS inspired by the Titanfall series, set to launch on Steam Early Access in Q3 2027. The game features mech combat and destructible environments, aiming to fill the void left by the lack of new Titanfall titles from Respawn Entertainment. An open pre-alpha demo is currently available.
Is Apex Legends Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAGApex Legends exhibits significant toxicity, particularly in its ranked mode and voice chat, earning a Community Safety Score of 62/100. While Electronic Arts has made strides with text moderation and anti-cheat measures, the lack of voice chat monitoring and slow human review process contribute to player frustration. The game's robust ping system is highlighted as a key tool for mitigating negative interactions, allowing players to communicate effectively without voice chat.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAGData suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.- Apex Legends Battlepass Fixed After Respawn Rolls Back Broken PatchRespawn Entertainment has rolled back a recent patch for Apex Legends after it caused issues with battlepass progression, preventing players from leveling beyond 60 and causing daily/weekly challenges to not contribute. The studio communicated the rollback and subsequent fix, emphasizing their commitment to player trust and the importance of a functioning progression system in live service games.
- Apex Legends Players Trapped in Slow Motion Nightmare Since April 10Players of Apex Legends are experiencing severe "slomo servers" since April 10th, causing matches to run in slow motion. Respawn Entertainment has acknowledged the issue, stating their investigation indicates an increase in these sluggish servers starting on that date. The problem significantly impacts gameplay fluidity and player experience in the fast-paced battle royale.
- Apex Legends Update Fixes Character Issues & Tests New Ranked SystemRespawn Entertainment has released an update for Apex Legends addressing character visual glitches and implementing changes to the matchmaking and ranked systems. The update fixes issues with skins and abilities for Legends like Catalyst, Valkyrie, Fuse, and Wattson, while also improving game stability on the Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the developers are testing longer queue times for higher-ranked players to improve match quality and experimenting with a 4-hour ranked map rotation in East Asia.
Apex Legends reaches 20-month Steam high, proving Respawn's communication is paying offApex Legends has seen a significant resurgence in player count on Steam, reaching a 20-month high. This growth is attributed to developer Respawn Entertainment's improved communication and efforts to address issues like cheating and server performance. The positive trend is occurring midway through a season, indicating strong player retention and satisfaction.
Call Of Duty Might Never Have Existed, And It's Because Of James BondThe Call of Duty franchise might not exist if not for a missed opportunity involving James Bond. In the early 2000s, Electronic Arts was developing 007: Nightfire and considered 2015, Inc. (founded by Vince Zampella and Jason West) for its PC port. After EA chose Gearbox Software instead, Zampella and West partnered with Activision to form Infinity Ward, leading to the creation of Call of Duty.- Apex Legends Players Get Free Packs After Major Server OutagesRespawn Entertainment provided Apex Legends players with an Epic Apex Pack as compensation following significant server outages that disrupted the battle royale experience. The studio detailed the technical failures, including issues with the Storm Point map and a performance monitoring system, and emphasized transparency with the community. This gesture is highlighted as a positive example of developer-player trust in the gaming industry.
Could This Finally Be the Titanfall 3 We Never Got?Shatter Rush is presented as a potential spiritual successor to Titanfall 2, aiming to capture the beloved mech and pilot gameplay. The article discusses its kinetic movement, combat, and multiplayer focus, comparing it to Titanfall 2's strengths and weaknesses. While hopeful for its Q3 2027 release, it notes areas for improvement, particularly in visuals and narrative potential.
Star Wars Zero Company’s Characters Will Have Friction, is “Not a Personal Fantasy Game”Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, will feature character friction and avoid a "chosen one" narrative, focusing instead on the team of operators. Narrative director Aaron Contreras stated it's a tactical strategy game about managing diverse personalities and dealing with moral ambiguity during the Clone Wars era. Studio founder Greg Foertsch highlighted Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games' courage in funding a new studio for a niche genre.
Acclaimed PS5 Action Adventure Game Is 88% Off on PS StoreRespawn Entertainment's acclaimed action-adventure game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is available for 88% off on the PlayStation Store until April 9, 2026, priced at $4.79. Players with a Premium PlayStation Plus subscription can also stream the game on PlayStation 5. The title, originally released in 2019, follows Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis's struggle against the Galactic Empire.
EA just cut Apex Legends map without warning, but there is a good reasonElectronic Arts has temporarily removed the Storm Point map from Apex Legends due to a crash bug affecting specific devices. Developer Respawn Entertainment replaced it with E-District (daytime) and is working on a permanent fix. The map rotation change occurred midway through Season 28, deviating from the usual twice-per-season update schedule.- Star Wars Zero Company Studio Founder Says Respawn Entertainment, Lucasfilm Are to ThankGreg Foertsch, founder of Bit Reactor, credits Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment for taking a chance on the niche turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company. Foertsch detailed how a call from Vince Zampella led to the project's inception. The game is set between Episode 2 and Episode 3 and is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S later this year.
Star Wars Zero Company studio founder praises Lucasfilm and Respawn for taking a chance on a tactics gameBit Reactor founder Greg Foertsch credits Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment for taking a chance on Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game. Despite the Star Wars IP, Foertsch acknowledges the niche genre's commercial challenges, citing the underperformance of Marvel's Midnight Suns, a game he and his team also worked on.
5 dead games I still can’t stop thinking aboutThis article discusses five 'dead games' that, despite player abandonment or functional abandonment, remain memorable due to their strong core concepts or communities. Games like Anthem, Deceive Inc., Gigantic, Titanfall 2, and Paladins: Champions of the Realm are examined for their initial appeal and the reasons for their decline, often citing issues with live-service models, market timing, or lack of sustained support.
Apex Legends Players Still Discovering Movement Secrets After All These YearsPlayers continue to discover new movement techniques in Apex Legends years after its release, highlighting the game's deep mechanics and the community's dedication to mastery. These discoveries, while exciting for veterans, can create a skill gap for newer players, but Respawn Entertainment has embraced this emergent gameplay as a core feature.- Apex Legends Pulls Storm Point Map, Brings Back April Fools ModeRespawn Entertainment has temporarily removed the Storm Point map from Apex Legends due to crashes affecting specific devices, replacing it with E-District (daytime). Concurrently, the April Fools Limited Time Mode has been reactivated for players to enjoy. The developers are working on a permanent fix for the Storm Point issue, impacting map rotation and player experience.