Respawn Entertainment recently released the 1.68 update forApex Legendsto fix quite a few bug issues, but it looks like they managed to create an even bigger bug in the process. Since the update went live, players have started to receive notifications stating theirApex Legendsaccount has been banned for no reason.
If you were one of the unlucky ones that were banned fromApex Legendsfollowing the most recent update, and you’re able to put your hands up and honestly say you weren’t cheating, then you don’t need to worry.
Apex Legends1.68 Update (May 11)
On May 11, Respawn Entertainment announced a new patch would be deployed alongside a playlist update later in the evening. The update mainly consisted of bug fixes and quality of life changes, such as Arenas now tracking the amount of time survived more consistently, and low detail player models in the lobby now showing correctly.
The playlist update that followed brought some changes to the new Bocek Bow and Spitfire. If you want to find out the exact changes to the weapons, check out the link below.
Apex LegendsAccounts Banned
UPDATE:EA have reportedly fixed the issues with players being banned for no reason, you should now be able to play once more.
Following the 1.68 update,Apex LegendsNews account,@TitanfallBlog, reported that players were being banned fromApex Legendsunexpectedly.
A simple search of ‘Apex LegendsBanned’ on Twitter shows the large number of players reporting the issue. According toð¨ Respawn are investigating an issue with players being “banned” from Apex Legends unexpectedly:“A lot of players have received the ban message today and our Apex team is currently investigating this.“pic.twitter.com/9y3z4DIMAP— Apex Legends News (@alphaINTEL)August 24, 2025”>@TitanfallBlog, the issue may only be affecting PC players after going AFK and being kicked from a game. However, this has not been confirmed by Respawn Entertainment.
ð¨ Respawn are investigating an issue with players being “banned” from Apex Legends unexpectedly:“A lot of players have received the ban message today and our Apex team is currently investigating this.“pic.twitter.com/9y3z4DIMAP
So, when will the issue be fixed? Well, no time frame has been given by the developers, but they are looking into the issue. “A lot of players have received the ban message today and our Apex team is currently investigating this”.
This isn’t an issue that Respawn will take lightly, so expect an update on the issue sooner rather than later. ensure to stay up to date on the issue by check back in atDualShockersas we update this article, or keep an eye onRespawn’s official Twitter account.
