Starting September 29, Apex Legends will switch its anti-cheat system from Easy Anti-Cheat to EA Javelin Anticheat. Following the switch, players have reported frequent disconnections, loading screen freezes, and issues launching or entering the game. EA and Respawn have acknowledged the problems occurring during the migration and are working on a fix.
Some players claim the new system is overly sensitive to background processes, requiring the removal of certain third-party software. Individual players also reported issues with Nvidia ShadowPlay recording, error messages indicating missing anti-cheat components, or abnormal account status. These experiences come from various player reports, and it is currently unclear if they stem from the same cause.
Developers stated that EA Javelin Anticheat helps track new cheating threats and adjusts detection methods as cheat techniques evolve.
For players using the EA App, developers recommend temporarily switching to Steam. Reports from players suggest that the Steam version is more stable.