If you’ve been noticing fewer Apex Legends Leaks and datamines lately, you’re not alone — and there’s a very real reason behind it. According to Thordan Smash and other insiders, Apex is entering a new era where traditional datamining is getting harder, leakers are getting hit with bans, and Respawn is tightening the vault like never before.
So is this good or bad for the game? Let’s break it all down.
Why Are Leaks Slowing Down?
In short: a new engine upgrade + stricter tools = less access.
Here’s what’s changed:
- Apex recently underwent a technical upgrade involving new materials, file compression (RPA), and updated systems that make it harder to extract game data.
- The Legion+ tool, widely used by dataminers and artists, broke after a recent update and won’t be getting fixed.
- A new tool, Apex Asset Extractor, exists — but using it can trigger account bans, as seen with well-known leakers like Hypermyst and Osvaldtori, who were both hit despite no official reason being given.
Datamining isn’t dead… but it’s definitely changing.
Leaks Aren’t Gone — They’re Just Changing
While old-school datamining is fading out, leaks from inside Respawn are still happening. Crow recently leaked a healing grenade coming for the Support class — and it didn’t come from files. That’san internal leak.
“Leaks like that aren’t datamines, they’re inside info,” Thordan explained.
Is This a Good or Bad Thing?
The community remains split:
- Some players hate leaks, calling them spoilers that ruin surprise and developer intent.
- Others love leaks, seeing them as hype-builders and ways to give feedback before content drops.
In Thordan’s words:
“Apex has always thrived on leaks. They give the community something to speculate on when there’s nothing happening.”
Leaks also help hold Respawn accountable and let the playerbase react before decisions go live.
The Future: Fewer Leaks, Better Security
By the time Apex Legends 2.0 launches in 2026, expect leaks to be even rarer. A brand new engine will come with tighter file protections, more advanced compression, and likely internal policies to reduce insider leaks as well.
That said, leaks will never fully disappear. As Thordan points out, even now multiple Respawn devs are leaking behind the scenes, and info is still being passed around — it’s just more difficult to verify or source.
Final Thoughts
We’re entering a new chapter of Apex Legends where the leaker scene is shifting from files to whispers, and data mining is no longer the main source of info. Whether that’s good or bad depends on how you like your Apex updates: slow and official, or fast and spicy.
What do you think? Should leaks fade away, or are they still an essential part of the Apex experience?
Let us know — and stay up to date on every shift at ALegends.gg
Source:
Thordan Smash on YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions about Apex Legends Leaks & Datamining
Why are there fewer Apex Legends leaks now?
Recent updates added new file protections, compression systems, and broke key tools used by dataminers, making leaks much harder to extract.
What happened to Legion Plus?
Legion Plus, a popular tool for datamining Apex assets, broke after a game update and is no longer supported.
Is Apex Asset Extractor safe to use?
Not really. Users who extracted files with it, including Hypermyst and Osvaldtori, had their accounts banned with no official explanation.
Are all leaks gone from Apex now?
No. While datamining is harder, leaks from inside Respawn are still happening and being shared privately or anonymously.
Will Apex Legends 2 have even fewer leaks?
Most likely. The engine upgrade in 2026 will bring more advanced file security, reducing the chance for leaks and data mining.
Is leaking good or bad for Apex?
It depends who you ask. Some see it as spoiling content, while others think it drives hype and gives early community feedback.
