Over the weekend, Apex Legends players faced major disruptions as threat actors hijacked their in-game characters during live matches. Players reported being disconnected, having their nicknames changed, and experiencing odd behaviors as someone else controlled their characters. Respawn, the game's publisher, quickly acknowledged the issue, clarifying that this was not due to an exploit or malware. They confirmed that an external actor had gained the ability to control player inputs remotely. Reports began surfacing on Friday, with many players sharing live gameplay video that demonstrated the bizarre occurrences. Players speculated that the hijacking was linked to someone obtaining administrative privileges, which allowed them to use cheats like aimbots. Notably, some teammates’ names were replaced with 'RSPN Admin' during these incidents. After several hours of investigation and ongoing disruptions, Respawn stated they had resolved the issue but offered little detail beyond suggesting a connection to cheating. This incident follows a similar disruptive event last year during a North American tournament, where hackers compromised players and led to the postponement of finals, damaging trust in the game's security. Respawn emphasized the importance of player reports in addressing these security issues, acknowledging the ongoing challenge of combating cheats in the game. BleepingComputer is seeking further details from Respawn to shed more light on the situation.