Respawn Entertainment has implemented new DDoS protections forApex Legendsplayers at the highest level of ranked play. For high-levelApex Legendsplayers, Twitch and YouTube streamers, and even esports professionals, the threat of a DDoS attack is unfortunately very real.Apex Legendsplayers can be targeted by opponents who want to win a match, by trolls wanting to ruin someone’s day, or seemingly at random. Respawn, to its credit, want’s to do everything it can to ensure DDoS attacks don’t impact the competitive integrity ofApex Legends.DDoS attacks have a long history inApex Legends, perhaps even more than in many other online multiplayer games. In 2021, Respawn announced it would be taking “huge steps” tocounter a growingApex LegendsDDoS problem, banning certain top players and threatening legal action. In addition, Respawn implemented Steam Networking Code intoApex Legendswith its Awakening patch in 2022. But Respawn didn’t stop there.RELATED:Latest Apex Legends Update Fixes Problems With HorizonIn an announcement made on Twitter, Respawn confirmed it had turned on a new anti-DDoS feature on Wednesday. These new DDoS protections are specifically designed forApex Legendsranked players who have climbed to the highest levels of competition. Predator, Master, andDiamond-rankedApex Legendsplayerswill begin to see a “small shield symbol” next to their server. This will convey that additional DDoS protections are active. Exactly what the new technology does isn’t clear, but that’s probably by design. All Respawn says on the matter is that it offers “DDoS protection” and that the feature is “ever-evolving.”
Some may question why Respawn decided to implement this for Diamond and above levels of ranked play forApex Legends, and not for everyApex Legendsplayer. The simple answer may be that the new feature is resource-intensive and implementing it for any lower ranks would be expensive to the point of being inhibitive. Alternatively,DDoS attacksmay happen so infrequently at lower ranks that the feature isn’t necessary.
What ultimately matters is that Respawn is continuing to do what it can to prevent DDoS attacks from disrupting ranked play ofApex Legends. No matter what Respawn does, it’s unlikely to be perfectly effective. With everynew feature Respawn implements, the lucrative hacking business tends to move forward with new ideas, as well. It’s an endless effort, but at least Respawn is putting in the work.
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