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Apex Legends Implements Mid-Season Masters+ Hard Reset to Restore Ladder Health
gaming1 month ago

Apex Legends Implements Mid-Season Masters+ Hard Reset to Restore Ladder Health

Apex Legends’ developers announced a hard reset for Masters+ across NA, EUW, EUNE, BR, LAN, and TR at Patch 26.9 (Season 2). All Masters/Grandmaster/Challenger players will be set to Master 0 LP to restore ladder integrity after a volatile start to the season. LP gains will be around ±30 baseline with typical ranges of +35/−25 or +25/−35, and minimum LP cutoffs will rise to 800 for Challenger and 400 for Grandmaster. Season 1 rewards will be issued as usual, with Season 3 serving as a reconciliation pass for Season 2 rewards; higher Season 3 ranks will count toward Season 2 rewards. The regional reset aims to stabilize the ladder over months, acknowledging short-term matchmaking tradeoffs.

via League of Legends|
#apex-legends#gaming#ladder-integrity
Highguard’s Collapse: Hubris, Funding Pressure, and a Rushed Launch
technology2 months ago

Highguard’s Collapse: Hubris, Funding Pressure, and a Rushed Launch

A Bloomberg report cites former Wildlight staff blaming Highguard’s failure on leadership hubris after Apex Legends’ success, funding pressures tied to performance metrics, and a rushed, secret launch; the project was scaled back from an overambitious scope, testing suggested it required voice chat, and management avoided community testing; mid-February layoffs left fewer than 20 developers, threatening the live-service plan, even as a new mode released.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#apex-legends#highguard#layoffs
Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Performance Boost and 1080p Resolution
technology9 months ago

Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Performance Boost and 1080p Resolution

Apex Legends has been upgraded for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering up to 60 FPS and improved resolution (1920x1080 docked, 1792x1008 undocked). The game is a free download requiring 31.7 GB, and players who log in before September 16, 2025, will receive a special Pathfinder skin. The update enhances gameplay experience on the new console platform.

via Nintendo Life|
#apex-legends#gaming#performance
Apex Legends Season 26: Wildcard Mode, Legend Reworks, and Matchmaking Improvements
gaming10 months ago

Apex Legends Season 26: Wildcard Mode, Legend Reworks, and Matchmaking Improvements

Apex Legends Season 26, titled Showdown, introduces a new permanent Wildcard mode with faster, chaotic gameplay, reworks for Legends Caustic and Bangalore, a new passive gear system called Amps, weapon updates including the Elite RE-45, a map overhaul for E-District, and ranked gameplay improvements such as no more Jumpmaster and visible rank auras, with full patch notes to be released soon.

via Dexerto|
#apex-legends#gaming#legend-reworks
Apex Legends Considers Monthly Subscription Model
gaming1 year ago

Apex Legends Considers Monthly Subscription Model

EA is considering introducing a monthly subscription service for Apex Legends to boost monetization, as the game has not met profit expectations. A survey was sent to players to gauge interest in a subscription that would offer in-game currency and rewards, while the game remains free-to-play. This move is speculative, with no official plans announced yet.

via Gameranx|
#apex-legends#ea#gaming
Apex Legends Teases New Monthly Subscription Service
gaming1 year ago

Apex Legends Teases New Monthly Subscription Service

EA is considering introducing a monthly subscription service for Apex Legends, as suggested by a recent survey sent to players. This service would offer subscribers monthly in-game currency, rewards, and Battle Pass tiers, similar to Fortnite Crew. Although not officially announced, the survey indicates EA's interest in exploring new monetization strategies, especially after failing to meet previous financial goals. The move aims to innovate the game's core experience and potentially boost player retention.

via Insider Gaming|
#apex-legends#battle-pass#ea
Apex Legends Revives 2019 Launch Mode with Fortnite-Inspired Update
gaming1 year ago

Apex Legends Revives 2019 Launch Mode with Fortnite-Inspired Update

Apex Legends is introducing a new mode called "Launch Royale" in its latest season, "From the Rift," which allows players to experience the game as it was at its 2019 launch. This nostalgic mode features the original Kings Canyon map, old-school weapons, and movement techniques, without modern updates like EVO Armor. This move mirrors Fortnite's successful nostalgia-driven "Fortnite OG" mode, aiming to rekindle interest in Apex Legends after recent setbacks.

via Gamesradar|
#apex-legends#battle-royale#fortnite
"Esports Hacker Admits to Disrupting Apex Legends Tournament for Fun"
gaming2 years ago

"Esports Hacker Admits to Disrupting Apex Legends Tournament for Fun"

The hacker behind the disruption of the North American Apex Legends Global Series finals claimed he did it "just for fun" to highlight vulnerabilities in the game, stating that he didn't hack the players' computers and didn't touch anything outside of the Apex process. Easy Anti-Cheat defended its software safety after suggestions that the hack was carried out through a vulnerability in their system, and Respawn confirmed the hacks and deployed updates to increase player security.

via Eurogamer.net|
#apex-legends#easy-anti-cheat#esports
"Apex Legends Tournament Hacker Claims Hacking Was Just a Joke"
gaming2 years ago

"Apex Legends Tournament Hacker Claims Hacking Was Just a Joke"

The individual responsible for hacking an Apex Legends global tournament claims it was done "just for fun" and to prompt developer Respawn to patch the exploit. The hack affected two players during the North American finals, causing the tournament to be postponed. The hacker insists they did not access the players' computers and that the exploit was not related to the game's server. Despite refusing to disclose the details of the exploit, the hacker believes Respawn can patch it without external reports. Respawn has issued updates to protect the Apex Legends community.

via Kotaku|
#apex-legends#esports#exploit
"Apex Legends Esports Hit by Tournament Hacking Scandal"
gaming2 years ago

"Apex Legends Esports Hit by Tournament Hacking Scandal"

During a competitive esports tournament of Apex Legends, hackers inserted cheats into the games of two well-known streamers, forcing the organizers to indefinitely postpone the event. The hacker, Destroyer2009, claimed responsibility for the hacks, stating that he did it "just for fun" to highlight a vulnerability in the game. The incidents have sparked concerns about the safety of playing Apex Legends, with the hacker defending his actions as non-malicious. The game's developer, Respawn, has deployed updates to protect the player community, while Easy Anti-Cheat stated that there is no evidence of a remote code execution vulnerability being exploited.

via TechCrunch|
#apex-legends#competitive-gaming#cybersecurity