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Respawn Entertainment failed to expand Apex Legends beyond Battle Royale in 2024 as promised.
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After EA's CEO rolled out major changes for 2024, players were left disappointed when the promises remained unfulfilled.
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2024 has been a rough year for Apex Legends, marked by controversial changes such as the battle pass and changes to game modes, as well as issues with cheats.
Developer Respawn Entertainment has not kept its promise to fans about the expansion Apex Legends beyond the traditional battle royale formula in 2024. At the beginning of 2024. CEO of EA announced significant changes in Apex Legends which never materialized, disappointing the players.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale hero shooter that has gained significant popularity since its release. The game offered an interesting take on the battle royale formula, and was praised by players and critics alike. Although the game boasts a large player base, things have been difficult Apex Legends in recent years. In July, the developer made a controversial change to the battle pass system, requiring players to use real money to purchase them. The move prompted fans to review the game, dropping its Steam rating, which now stands at “Mixed.” The developer has promised to make significant changes to the game in 2024; however, fans were let down.
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In March 2024, EA's CEO announced at a Morgan Stanley conference that the studio was going to accept Apex Legends to the next level by expanding its battle royale formula. The CEO talked about the “next phase” of the game, hinting at new ways to play and how the team is actively working to make those changes happen. In a statement, the CEO assured players that some of these changes will begin to appear in 2024. unfortunately Apex Legends players, nothing materialized and these changes did not reach 2024.
Apex Legends didn't expand on its Battle Royale formula in 2024 as promised
This was pointed out by Twitter user Garret and some members Apex Legends the community has shared its opinion on this matter. Several players criticized Apex Legends» monetization practices, saying the game is more focused on making money than improving content. Others have expressed disappointment after getting excited by the idea of new game modes and major updates, only to find out that's still not the case. Some players believe that the game has indeed changed, but not for the better, criticizing the game's latest maps and legends. Additional criticism is directed at the replacement decision Apex Legends' Arena mode with Mixtape Deathmatch playlist.
This latest development caps off a challenging year for the game. In addition to the broken promises, the game faced significant issues with cheats that ruined the player experience. what's worse, Apex Legends“The changes to address fraud have been quite controversial. Actions taken by the developer included dropping Linux OS support for the game, including in the Steam Deck. While players wait to see if EA will follow through on these promises in 2025, Apex Legends will have to work to regain the confidence of the players.