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on January 26, 2026
Many people think that Apex Legends was a flash in the pan, as its numbers on Twitch and other gaming-centric sites dropped since launch. The truth is that there are very few things that can compete with League of Legends or Fortnite , so comparing numbers to those titans is unf
The mobile platform is it’s own monster to deal with, "the controls were the first thing we tackled, obviously, because its how you enjoy the game," Côté describes, "The team really nailed it, it’s simple, it works. We had a bit of an edge because the game was always designed to be a two-button game. Ideally it was played on a controller, and the early prototypes were two shoulder buttons and the thumb sticks, and that was
Caustic began as a research scientist at Humbert Labs on his home-world known as Gaea. They were the leading manufacturer for pesticides for the Frontier crops and were responsible for making sure the crops were uncontaminated and survived the entire harvest sea
There's a myriad of ways in which players can exercise 200 IQ strategies involving these characters. For example, a Wraith can place portals in storm zones, tricking lagging players to taking them right into Caustic traps. The Wraith can also set portals up in tricky locations such as caves or in multi-level buildings, placing gas at each side of the entrance and the exit and making it tough for opponents to move without getting gassed. The gas not only hinders visibility and damages enemies, but it slows them down. This gives the Caustic and Wraith team an easy opportunity to outplay their oppone
The lab was constantly experimenting trying to come up with stronger and more efficient formulas to be the most effective. This constant state of experimentation and iteration was likely the cause of Caustic's mental sh
In the trailer, Wattson lands in a lava zone. It's difficult to make out much beyond the fact that she's surrounded by patches of molten lava, but one can expect to have to watch their steps in this area to avoid getting burned. The image also shows elevated dwellings, similar to those in Swamps on the Kings Canyon
The map in Apex Legends has only seen one major evolution throughout its lifetime, and that came once the second season began. These giant lumbering dinosaur-like creatures took up residence in King's Canyon, and their footsteps caused the landscape to change. Other than that, the map saw the addition of an Octane-inspired area and a lab portal, which was introduced after the premiere of Wraith's animated short. Here's hoping small and large changes come to King's Canyon and make familiar territory brand spanking
The skin is called Prince of Darkness and turns the mad scientist into a mad king. It gives Caustic some nice armor inspired by high-fantasy and manages to incorporate his gas mask in a way that doesn't detract from the rest of the design. The skin also features a skull on both the chest and b
Taken together, this means that the characters’ dependence on tactical abilities is greater than in other modes. Therefore, duos should aim to play as characters that have abilities that aren't too similar, giving them the most options for tactically-sound plays in any situat
There was a recent issue where developers and fans got into a bit of a disagreement regarding the microtransactions in the game. Many players thought that the price attached to some of the special event cosmetics were extremely expensive, and a select few voiced it very poorly. This led to a developer becoming frustrated and calling those select few some choice words. Respawn is a developer who's great at listening and correcting their mistakes, but don't hold your breath if a new event skin costs an arm and a
This shows no distinguishing features. However, the fact that Caustic is able to walk through and trap players in the space shows that this location may feel similar to the Bunker location on the original
The R-301 Carbine is arguably the best gun in the game and is usually a staple in the inventory of players looking to take home a championship. It has very little recoil and simply feels the best when in a firefight or extended engagement with an enemy t
From a tactical standpoint, Mirage is effective at causing distractions. If a Mirage can successfully capture the attention of an opposing duo, the Pathfinder can grapple over to the team and get them while they're not paying attention to him. And, if done especially well, Mirage can then use his decoy escape to push the unwitting team from another direction, resulting in a strong push strat
The skin is called Jade Tiger and takes a lot of influence from ancient Chinese antiques and armor. It is very reminiscent of the jade beetle and the mix of green and gold makes him pop on screen. If you're looking to move undetected in King's Canyon you might want to avoid this s
As as the Crypto reveal video shows , and as was supplemented by several in-PS5 Game Updates clues such as changing banners and Crypto sightings , Crypto appears to have successfully hacked the Apex Games Arena. While it's not entirely clear how that hack affected the arena, it likely that whatever he did made it inopera