There’s a major problem brewing in Apex Legends—and it’s hitting console Players the hardest. Right now, cheaters are infiltrating console lobbies in record numbers, and the worst part? They’re not even on console.
A growing wave of PC players are spoofing their accounts to appear as console users, bypassing crossplay restrictions and flooding what should be cheat-free lobbies with aimbots, wallhacks, and other exploits. And while Respawn has acknowledged the issue, it’s clearly not under Control yet.
Let’s break down what’s going on, what Respawn’s said, and why it’s getting worse.
🎮 Console Lobbies Are No Longer Safe
For years, one of the biggest upsides of playing Apex on console was knowing cheating was minimal. But that safety net has been shattered. According to reports from the community and verified by top leakers like Hypermyst, PC cheaters are spoofing their inputs and IDs, making it appear they’re on Xbox or PlayStation—when in reality, they’re running full-blown hacks from a PC.
And the result? High-ranked console lobbies being completely overrun by cheaters. In one video, a known cheater was spottedactively using wallhacks in Predator-ranked console lobbies—without ever losing their rank.
🛡️ What Is Respawn Doing About It?
In their recent Reddit AMA, Respawn directly addressed the situation. Respawn developer PXLMD responded to a question about console cheaters with the following:
“We are aware of this happening and are actively investigating it. Some countermeasures have been taken, but we are still looking into the root cause.” Source
It’s a start, but for many players, it’s too little, too late. While it’s good to know Respawn is working on it, the sheer number of reports and the inability to remove spoofers from ranked has left the competitive integrity of console Apex in serious question.
💬 The Community Isn’t Happy
The Apex Legends player base, particularly on console, is frustrated. It’s one thing to run into a sweaty squad—it’s another to get beamed by someone using illegitimate third-party hardware who shouldn’t even be in your lobby.
Many are calling for:
- Input-based server lockouts
- Hardware ID bans for spoofers
- Better console-only queue protection
And until Respawn deploys something stronger, Predator ranks are at risk of being meaningless on console. It’s hard to grind your way to the top when your opponents are literally cheating and not getting caught.
🎯 Final Thoughts
Right now, Apex Legends is dealing with a critical cheating loophole, and console players are paying the price. While Respawn is “actively investigating,” cheaters are already sitting at the top of the leaderboard, making a mockery of Ranked integrity.
Let’s hope more robust countermeasures come quickly—because every day this issue goes unchecked is another hit to Apex’s competitive reputation.
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Source: Hypermyst
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s happening in Apex Legends console lobbies?
PC players are spoofing their accounts to appear as console users, allowing them to cheat in console-only lobbies using wallhacks and aimbots.
What has Respawn said about the issue?
Developer PXLMD stated they are “aware of this happening” and are “actively investigating” with some countermeasures already deployed.
Are cheaters making it to high ranks on console?
Yes. There are documented cases of cheaters retaining Predator rank on console despite using hacks and spoofing.
What can be done about this?
The community is asking for hardware bans, input verification, and stronger anti-spoofing protections to restore fair play to console lobbies.
