Apex in Windows VM on Arch Linux with KVM/VFIO — allowed?

MANUALKILLER707 wrote:

My question is specifically about whether this configuration is permitted by EA/Apex anti-cheat policy.

MANUALKILLER707​ EA does not allow VMs in any compacity besides G-Force Now.

MANUALKILLER707 wrote:

a. the game to be blocked from launching,
b. an unsupported-environment warning,
c. or any risk of account suspension/banning?

a. Most likely
b. Most likely
c. Yup, you'll risk a permanent ban

MANUALKILLER707 wrote:

I understand native Linux/SteamOS support for Apex was removed. I’m not asking about running Apex through Proton or bypassing that restriction; the game itself would execute inside a full Windows installation.

This is bypassing the "native Linux/SteamOS support" block, as you are wanting to run Apex on a machine that is blocked from playing Apex.

MANUALKILLER707 wrote:

If possible, I’d appreciate confirmation from an EA Community Manager, Respawn developer, or anti-cheat team member rather than speculation from other users

I do not work for EA or for Respawn, I am a volunteer, however here's a reply on another thread from EA Community Manager EA_Barry​:

AFAIK, the only VM like environment that is currently supported is G-Force Now. 

I have seen in the past that Shadow PC is blocked.

I do not anticipate upcoming changes regarding VM environments.

Thanks.

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