Apex Legends Console Lobbies Are Being Destroyed by Cronus Zen
Can we talk about how badly Cronus Zen is ruining Apex Legends on console? Ranked is becoming a joke when legitimate players have to compete against people using devices that manipulate recoil and provide unfair advantages. What’s the point of grinding, improving your aim, and trying to compete fairly when others are relying on hardware to gain an edge?
And the most frustrating part? The anti-cheat team keeps saying they’re working on a fix, but it’s been SEVEN YEARS. Seven years of Apex Legends, and console players are still having conversations about unfair hardware advantages. At what point do we stop accepting the same promises and start demanding actual results? Saying you’re working on a solution means nothing if players see little meaningful change in their everyday lobbies.
Meanwhile, Respawn continues to push new seasons, legend reworks, cosmetics, and roadmaps while a portion of the console community feels like one of its biggest competitive problems is being left to linger. What’s the point of grinding ranked if players don’t believe they’re competing on a level playing field? Every suspicious beam and one-sided fight makes people question whether they’re losing to skill or an unfair advantage.
The longer this goes on, the more trust the community loses. Players shouldn’t have to wonder whether someone is legitimately good or relying on a device to gain an edge. If the anti-cheat team has been aware of this issue for years, why are console players still waiting for a real solution?
[CM - Edited to remove attachment - Naming and Shaming: No-one likes cheaters, but public call-outs can lead to witch hunts and harassment. If you suspect someone's cheating, report them through the appropriate channels.
We're unable to review these reports or take action on in-game accounts via the forums, but the link above will let you submit a report directly to our Terms of Service team. They do have access to the tools and records necessary to investigate further, thanks!]