Apex legends news - what’s new in the arena?

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Season 21 Brings Big Changes

The arrival of Season 21, titled Solar Surge, introduces notable gameplay shifts and new features shaking up the Apex Games. From new legends and map rotations to weapon balancing and ranked mode tweaks, here's what players can expect.

New Legend: Osiris

Season 21 welcomes Osiris, a high-tech recon specialist with the ability to cloak himself temporarily and mark enemy targets. His ultimate, Nether Pulse, disrupts enemy scans and temporarily disables enemy abilities, making him a strong counter to recon legends like Bloodhound and Seer.

Osiris' Abilities:

  1. Passive: Specter Vision - Automatically detects traps and scanning beacons.
  2. Tactical: Phase Blur - Temporarily cloaks for a short duration.
  3. Ultimate: Nether Pulse - Emits a pulse in a wide area disabling enemy recon vision and tactical abilities for a few seconds.

Map Updates and Rotations

This season brings a major rework to Storm Point, incorporating new POIs (points of interest), better loot distribution, and improved rotations for dynamic late-game fights. Players can also look forward to the return of King’s Canyon in mid-season rotations.

Rotational Map Pool:

  1. Storm Point (reworked)
  2. World’s Edge
  3. King’s Canyon (returning mid-season)

Weapon Balancing and New Additions

Season 21 also introduces weapon balancing adjustments alongside a brand new weapon - the Solar Flare. This high-damage energy rifle fires a charged shot with delayed tracking burn damage, making it a powerful long-range option.

Weapon Updates

  1. Solar Flare: New energy sniper with burn damage over time.
  2. Flatline: Slightly reduced recoil for mid-game stability.
  3. Volt SMG: Damage reduced from 17 to 16 for better balance in short-range combat.
  4. Sentinel: Now charges automatically when equipped with a Shield Cell in inventory.

Ranked Mode Overhaul

Following community feedback, Respawn has made significant adjustments to Apex’s Ranked mode. Scoring now leans more on kill participation and match placement rather than survival time, encouraging more aggressive but calculated playstyles.

Key Ranked Changes

  1. RP (Ranked Points) now rewards team participation in kills/assists more equitably.
  2. Diamond+ matchmaking prioritizes higher-ranked squad balancing.
  3. Entry costs adjusted to be more forgiving in lower tiers.

Community Reactions and Esports Outlook

The Apex Legends community has largely welcomed Season 21’s changes, particularly the addition of Osiris and a fresh competitive meta. On the esports front, preparations are underway for the next ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series), with qualifiers already creating a buzz across streaming platforms.

ALGS 2024 Updates

This year's ALGS format features regional LAN qualifiers and revamped point systems to better reward consistency. Fans can expect more international broadcasts and an expanded prize pool.

Conclusion

With each season, Apex Legends continues to refine its gameplay, expand its universe, and deepen its competitive offerings. Whether you're honing your skills in the Ranked Arenas or spectating elite gameplay in the ALGS, there’s always something happening in the world of Apex. For up-to-date news, patch notes, and legend strategies, don't forget to check out ALegends.