Summary
Apex Legendshas released another new update to improve gameplay and fix some bugs in the battle royale. While Season 24 launched on February 11, Respawn Entertainment continues to push updates to improve the game. While this latest patch lacks any substantial balance changes, it should make the experience for someApex Legendsplayers better.
Season 24 ofApex Legendshas made massive changes to the battle royale. Despite not introducing a new Legend, the seasonal update gave the Assault class a significant rework, giving them three powerful perks: Combat Reserve, Stowed Reload, and Battle Surge. In addition to the class changes, Legends likeAsh and Ballistic received significant buffs, and numerous guns were tweaked. Since the season started, Respawn has released new patches to improve the game, with the latest recently going live.
On February 24, a new update forApex Legendswas released, aiming to fix various problems in the battle royale. Among the changes were a couple of bug fixes connected to Legends. Players should no longer have problems accidentally dashing while playing Ash, making her ability more reliable to use. The developers also fixed the visual delay bug that could happen when placing fences asWattson inApex Legends. Some other fixes included Mythic R-301 attachments no longer disappearing after respawns and Wraith’s Slow-Clap emote working as intended now.
In addition, the update fixed several frustrating crash-related issues. Specifically, a crash tied to viewing the Match Summary screen has been resolved. Furthermore, crashes on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch have been fixed. Considering game crashes can ruin the gameplay experience, these fixes will hopefully create a more stable environment for players.
It is worth pointing out that these changes came only a few days after a previousApex Legendsupdate that nerfed Ash, among other things. While the developer looked to make the Assault class more viableat the start of Season 24, many think the changes made to Ash’s abilities were overdone. As a result, she received multiple nerfs to her Passive, Predator’s Pursuit, which allows her to dash while in the air.
It will be interesting to see what further changes Respawn makes in the remainder of Season 24. Following the seasonal update, the player count for the game rose on Steam. However, the numbers are still substantially lower compared to several years ago. As Respawn continues making balance tweaks andbug fixes inApex Legendsmoving forward, time will tell if the gameplay will elevate as a result.
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Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play* Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.Master an ever-growing roster of diverse legends, deep tactical squad play, and bold new innovations that go beyond the Battle Royale experience—all within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Hero Shooter.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.
