Respawn against Apex Legends players using keyboard and mouse on consoles
Respawn declared its stance on Apex Legends players on consoles using a keyboard and mouse, saying that it does not condone the practice. Some players believe that the alternate input device gives too much of an advantage over players using controllers, particularly on aiming accuracy.
Apex Legends cheaters and spammers will be matched up against each other
Apex Legends cheaters and spammers will be matched up against each other, as part of Respawn Entertainment's continuing fight against cheating. The developer is also working on using machine learning to create models for automatically banning cheaters, as well as enabling two-factor authentication.
Apex Legends Season 2 launch falls flat, fails to rack up Twitch viewership
Apex Legends Season 2, named Battle Charge, has so far failed to meet expectations as a Fortnite challenger in terms of Twitch viewership, despite a new character and an altered map. The lackluster start has sent Electronic Arts shares crashing, though hope remains for a bigger Season 2 audience.
EA Play 2019: All the big news, from FIFA 20 to Battlefield V to Star Wars
EA is doing things a bit differently for its fan-oriented EA Play event. Multiple livestreams aired on June 8, replacing the traditional press conference format. These included Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, FIFA 20, Madden NFL 20, Apex Legends, Battlefield V, and The Sims 4.
Apex Legends to debut limited-time event. Season 2 reveal set for E3 2019
Respawn Entertainment’s silence on Apex Legends has been broken. Season 2 is on the way and the game studio is set to share some details during E3 2019 but, before that, players will experience the debut of the first limited-time event. Legendary Hunt features a queue for elite players and some fresh rewards.
Apex Legends patch waves goodbye to Gibraltoad, addresses hit-detection issues
It has been quiet for a while, but the Apex Legends devs are gearing up for a patch update in the coming weeks. A Respawn dev took to Reddit to share the planned changes for the next major patch, including fixes for hit detection, audio bugs, and an issue that has been plaguing PS4 players.
Respawn issues temporary fix for Apex Legends bug causing PS4s to crash
After a quick patch was pushed to Apex Legends players on PS4, some gamers started to experience crashes due to one of Lifeline's banner frames. The developers have acknowledged the error, discovered the source, and put out a temporary fix, but there are still some things to avoid for the time being.
Apex Legends crackdown continues: Respawn bans 770,000 cheaters
Respawn Entertainment has now banned 770,000 cheaters from the PC version of Apex Legends. The developer has also blocked more than 300,000 account creations and banned more than 4,000 cheat seller accounts, as it continues its crackdown against cheaters in the Battle Royale shooter.
Apex Legends update 1.1.1 fails to fix Caustic, Gibraltar hitbox issues
Respawn Entertainment tried to make Caustic and Gibraltar more playable by fixing their hitbox issue with Apex Legends version 1.1.1. The Fortified passive ability is meant to reduce incoming damage by 10%, but it is not working properly as the supposedly negated damage is going straight to HP.
Apex Legends accidentally rolls out early exit penalty with version 1.1 patch
Respawn Entertainment accidentally added penalties for players leaving early in Apex Legends matches. The feature, which was mistakenly rolled out with version 1.1, forced players to wait for 5 minutes after leaving early three times, including returning to the lobby when their banner had not yet expired.
Fortnite will roll out Reboot Vans, much like Apex Legends’ Respawn Beacons
Epic Games will soon roll out Reboot Vans to Fortnite, to give squads a chance to bring back their fallen teammates. They will work very similarly to the Respawn Beacons of Apex Legends, and will be the second feature that Epic Games will copy from Respawn Entertainment's hero-based Battle Royale shooter.
Apex Legends version 1.1 bug resets player accounts to level 1
The Respawn Entertainment development team announced that it is aware of the Apex Legends version 1.1 update bug that is causing players accounts to be reset to level one. Servers are being taken down as a means to tackle this known issue and an ETA on a fix should be shared sometime soon.
Apex Legends season 1 Battle Pass drops today: Here’s what you need to know
Apex Legends' first season kicks off March 19 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The Battle Pass comes in two versions, with the base version costing around 10 bucks. Seasonal rewards include a bevy of new loot such as legendary skins. Octane, the first post-launch hero, also arrives alongside the pass.
Apex Legends cheaters reportedly being kicked out with permanent hardware bans
Respawn Entertainment has reportedly started issuing permanent hardware bans against Apex Legends cheaters. The studio is raising the bar on how cheating in online multiplayer games should be dealt with, as failing to address the problem results in a ruined experience for legitimate players.
Respawn seems to be teasing the next Apex Legends character
Jump pads, related to leaked legend Octane's ultimate ability, have begun appearing in Apex Legends. They are concentrated in the market area of Kings Canyon, and Reddit users seem to think Octane's arrival is imminent. Respawn developers responded to the screenshots with coy emojis.
First Apex Legends esports scholarship takes you from filthy casual to pro
Massachusetts-based Becker College is the first college in the nation to offer a scholarship for Apex Legends. The path-to-pro program gives players $5,000 upon admittance to the school. A combine event will be held in April and current students are also eligible to try out.
Apex Legends cheaters beware: 355,000 banned, report system coming soon
Respawn Entertainment has banned over 355,000 cheaters on the PC version of Apex Legends, with the help of the Easy-Anti-Cheat system. The studio revealed some of its plans in how to prevent the problem from getting worse, including the addition of an in-game report feature and a bigger anti-cheat team.
Apex Legends is getting a flamethrower, remote turret, NPCs, and more
Apex Legends dataminers have discovered files for two new weapons, namely the flamethrower and remote turret, though they may instead be a new character's abilities. A significant number of files related to NPCs have also been uncovered, but it remains unclear how they will be added to the game.
Report: New Apex Legends character leaked, coming soon with Battle Pass
According to a report from Daily Esports, a new character named Octane is set to arrive in Apex Legends around March 12. This will also apparently be when the game's Battle Pass launches, offering cosmetic items up for those who purchase it. The game passed 50 million players in just one month.
Fortnite may soon add respawn mechanic similar to Apex Legends
Fortnite may soon add the respawn mechanic, which was popularized by the surprise Battle Royale hit Apex Legends. Gamers have discovered files related to the Second Chance Van and the Second Chance Card, and have pieced together that respawning in Fortnite will likely work much like in Apex Legends.
Apex Legends was leaked last year, but nobody believed it
Apex Legends, which seemingly came out of nowhere to challenge Fortnite for the Battle Royale throne, was apparently leaked last year on Reddit. Developer Respawn Entertainment was relieved that nobody believed the leak, which was undeniably an image of an early version of the game's King's Canyon map.
Apex Legends adds its first new gun, the Havoc energy rifle
Respawn added the first piece of new content to Apex Legends, the Havoc energy rifle. It's available now for PS4, Xbox One, and PC players. The fully automatic rifle can be modded to shoot single-shot energy beams and is compatible with the Turbocharger mod to let it fire at top speed.
Over 16,000 Apex Legends cheaters have already been banned by Respawn
Respawn Entertainment revealed that it has already banned over 16,000 cheaters in Apex Legends in less than two weeks since its release. The developer may be working on an in-game feature to report cheaters, which have become so prevalent that streamers are even implementing hacks while live.
Apex Legends dataminers discover upcoming characters and weapons
Dataminers have discovered code in Apex Legends that refers to characters named Octane and Wattson, and weapons named the Havoc Rifle and the L-Star EMG. Octane is believed to have a Stim Pack ability, which is likely similar to the Stim ability of Titanfall 2, while Wattson has the Tesla Trap.
One-armed Marine veteran wins ‘Apex Legends’ match using his feet
Twitch user ToeYouUp may have had one of his arms amputated, but that hasn't stopped the Marines veteran from competing in his favorite games. He recently won an Apex Legends match using his feet, and based on only the gameplay footage, you wouldn't know he controls his weapon with toes.
The ‘Apex Legends’ Battle Pass and seasonal rewards arrive in March
In an FAQ on the EA website, it was revealed that Apex Legends players can expect seasonal rewards and a Battle Pass to arrive in March. Similar to Fortnite's own seasonal content, players will be able to earn exclusive skins, Apex Packs, and more by advancing through 100 levels of rewards.
‘Apex Legends’ players may soon be able to battle on their own or in teams of 2
Apex Legends, which may have what it takes to challenge Fortnite, currently only allows players to enter battle royale matches in groups of three. That may soon change though, as datamined code allegedly refers to Solo Mode and 2-Man Squads, which will allow players to fight alone or with one partner.
‘Apex Legends’ bug traps players in the Supply Ship for an easy win
A newly discovered Apex Legends bug gives players easy wins by trapping them in the Supply Ship, where they are immune to damage while the circle closes in on their opponents. Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the battle royale shooter, said that a patch to fix the issue is on the way.
‘Apex Legends’ racked up over 1 million players in less than eight hours
Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends was able to get more than 1 million unique players in just eight hours. The battle royale shooter is a spinoff of the Titanfall series, and is set after the events of Titanfall 2. It's available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, but doesn't support cross-play.
Apex Legends, Respawn’s Titanfall battle royale, is available right now
Respawn Entertainment has officially unveiled Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale game set in the Titanfall universe. The game is out right now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, and it will be continuously updated with more content like loot and playable characters.
Free-to-play ‘Titanfall’ battle royale ‘Apex Legends’ reportedly launching soon
Apex Legends, a free-to-play Titanfall battle royale spinoff, will reportedly launch very soon. The game, which will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, was described by a tipster as a combination of Titanfall, Overwatch, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode