"You're on the same side as the devs": Twitch streamer PirateSoftware talks about Apex Legends players' reaction to hacking scandal

Twitch content creator Thor "PirateSoftware" has a message for the Apex Legends player base in the wake of the recent ALGS hacking controversy, which led Respawn Entertainment to postpone the tournament. He believes regular players should lend their support to the people trying to fix the hack rather than crucifying them for the security breach.

While talking about it with others on a recent livestream, PirateSoftware noted that Apex Legends players and developer Respawn Entertainment are on the same side and should work together. He also expounded on the difficulties of game development:

PirateSoftware is a former Blizzard employee who has been in the gaming industry for almost two decades (according to his Twitch bio). He has become quite a popular figure in the streaming community as he talks about issues that developers and publishers face while making video games.

Naturally, the Apex Legends hack that led to the postponement of the ALGS tournament was a hot topic of conversation for PirateSoftware. However, while many have taken quite a hard stance against Respawn Entertainement, the streamer was quite understanding of the situation that the developer was in. He had a few tips for players, asking them to report hackers and support the studio:

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PirateSoftware also talked about the precarious nature of the relationship a player base has with game developers and how the people behind the wheel are sometimes perceived by the majority:

Stating that the Apex Legends development team comprises human beings, PirateSoftware urged people to not be overtly hostile to them during the crisis:

As mentioned, an Apex Legends hack has led Respawn Entertainment to postpone the ALGS. Players in the tournament got hacked