We can't tell for certain why the Tweet was deleted, whether it was a mistake from an intern or a call from the Epic Games PR team to tear down some goodwill across the industry. But the optics make it look like Fortnite feels like it is on the ropes, which is clearly the opposite of what they want to convey in this critical t

This news coincides with the game , a battle royale-flavored spin-off of Respawn's Titanfall series, having quickly swelled into a major critical and financial success for the EA-owned studio since its February 4 release. Reaching 10 million unique players and amassing an impressive one million concurrent players in its first three days, Apex Legends has proven that innovation and success in the battle royale genre can be achieved in tandem and that market domineers Fortnite and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 aren't infallible. As much as it's proven a boon for EA amid a self-inflicted dip in its stock value , Apex Legends has arguably been an even greater victory for players looking for a new take on battle royale that's as polished as it is strategic, with its novel respawn system, exhilarating movement, and tight gunp

But the more likely way Caustic will be improved will be through changes in the metagame. As more Legends are released, the highly mobile characters may drop in popularity; and when slower characters rise up, that's when Caustic may truly sh

Respawn Entertainment's sleeper hit **Apex Legends ** stars a small but impressively diverse cast of characters, and the LGBTQ status of legends Bloodhound and Gibraltar have now been confirmed by both the developer and EA . For fans of the battle royale genre seeking representation in a medium that's long neglected the level of onscreen inclusivity that's only recently come into vogue, Apex Legends Collectibles|https://Apexarenaelite.Com/ Legends may be the most diverse free-to-play game on the mar

He can shield his team effectively, as well as bring in the damage with his ultimate. While there’s an argument for using Caustic’s gas in close quarters to back an enemy into a corner, ultimately shielding your team and bringing in the big guns will outstrip it in usefulness by

Riding the zipline up to the top will put you back into the game's "drop" mode, letting you cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. Just make sure to coordinate with your squad if you're going to drop, as splitting up over long distances makes your entire team vulnera

As you go in to revive a teammate, and hit E to apply first aid, the shield will automatically deploy in front of you. This means that you need to go in to heal facing the direction any shots are coming f

One player in your squad will be assigned as the "jumpmaster," choosing when you jump from the dropship and into the fray. However, all team members have the ability to ping suggested locations, and the jumpmaster has the option to pass the job to someone e

It's always heartening when companies put down their corporate schtick to play nice with each other. Whether it is major game studios celebrating with competitors during flagship launches or the typical PR banter, it's always a nice feel-good story for the press. Yet, in an odd turn, Epic Vice President (i.e. Fortnite ) deleted his congratulations to the CEO of Respawn Entertainment over the tremendous launch of Apex Legends . But...

Out of eight unique characters, or legends, EA and Respawn have confirmed that Bloodhound and Gibraltar each break with heteronormative stereotypes through external lore and interviews. EA's official character description for Gibraltar, a " gentle giant with a wild side " who fulfills his support role with a dome shield and defensive barrage, makes mention of a formative incident in which " he and his boyfriend stole his father’s motorcycle, took it on a joyride, and got trapped by a deadly mudslide ." Meanwhile, the flavor text for Bloodhound, a mysterious, Viking-inspired hunter who tracks foes with deadly precision, is the only character description offered that exclusively refers to them using "they/them" prono

Lifeline’s ultimate ability is arguably one of the strongest in the game. It calls down a drop pod, which is packed full of high quality, defensive gear. In a battle royale, this gear can make a huge difference to your t

"Our studio is comprised of a diverse group of people, the playerbase of battle royale is comprised of a diverse group. Having a diverse cast is super important. You want everyone to have someone they can connect

Lifeline’s first ability is an incredibly useful passive ability called Combat Medic which has two separate uses. The first is that you can revive knocked down teammates faster, while protected by a shield wall. The second is that healing items are also used 25% faster, allowing you to apply first aid to both yourself and others significantly quic

Still, it seems unlikely that this is just what developers should expect when they release a title into the most popular genre in gaming today. There's more at play here than just cashing in on a big market, and Apex Legends is clearly going to be a major player in 2019. What remains to be seen is just how fast it will grow, and how it will deal with the challenges that come with being under greater scrutiny and the weight of expectation as Respawn Entertainment delivers the game's first content releases in the coming mon