Apex Legends esports event postponed by hacking claims


Players ImperialHal and Genburten posted clips on social media showing them hacked and given cheat tools against their will, items banned in esports competition and that could result in suspensions if used. — Photo by ELLA DON on Unsplash

SAN FRANCISCO: Organisers of the Apex Legends Global Series eSports tournament have postponed an event after two competitors appeared to be hacked while playing separate games during the North American finals.

The shooter game, developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, announced the shutdown Sunday night on social media after pro players were given unwanted cheat hacks as they were competing.

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