GameDoes Apex Legends have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat
Apex Legends declares Easy Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat (kernel-level) |
|---|---|
| Third-party account | EA Account (can be linked to your Steam account) |
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Apex Legends have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Apex Legends declares Easy Anti-Cheat on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
Does Apex Legends require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Apex Legends requires a EA Account, which can be linked to your Steam account.
Does Apex Legends use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Apex Legends's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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