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 may be the most diverse free-to-play game on the mar
“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
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
This is perhaps the most notable (and most awesome) diversion that Apex makes from the tried and true battle royale formula. There are currently eight different Legends, or heroes, available for play, with more undoubtedly planned for the fut
Nonetheless, Respawn is taking steps in nearly all the right directions with Apex Legends so far, and this most recent effort to include players is no exception. When considering Apex Legend _ ‘s quick climb to success and the game’s inherent live-service model (as well as a rumored _Titanfall project coming this year ), it will be will be intriguing to see how Respawn continues to put players first in 2
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Respawn Entertainment, developer of the critically acclaimed Titanfall ** series and its battle royale spinoff _Apex Legends** _ , has more or less confirmed that Titanfall 3 was canceled so that time and resources could be put toward the latter. Of course, Apex Legends is set in the Titanfall universe and looks, feels, and to a certain extent plays like Titanfall games (sans jump jets, wall-running, and, well, Titans), but this news is still a huge blow to those who’ve been patiently awaiting the third mainline entry into the critically acclaimed series. Hope should not be abandoned just yet, though, as details from EA’s most recent fiscal report point to another Titanfall -related project being in the wo
Apex Legends (whose very name is likely a riff on minor Titanfall series antagonist Kuben Blisk’s mercenary outfit, the Apex Predators) is an incredibly polished and streamlined iteration on the battle royale formula. Originally leaked a day before its surprise February 3 release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, Apex Legends excels in areas where other battle royales tend to falter thanks to developer Respawn’s innovative approaches to teamwork, traversal, and spawning. While there’s little room to complain about a new AAA competitor that has serious potential to shake things up for Fortnite and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , there’s little question of the fact that free-to-play Apex Legends – which wears its market-driven influences like Overwatch on its sleeve – is a far cry from Titanfall despite their passing similarit
You may have dropped in and noticed a slow-moving, airborne platform roving from one end of the map to the other. You’ve probably also noticed a swarm of dropping teams making a beeline towards it. There’s a very good reason for t
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
Respawn Entertainment may have broken a few hearts when they decided not to give us a proper sequel to Titanfall 2 . But what they did give us is a dark horse candidate for the battle royale throne in 2019. It really does look like EA managed to publish a true winner here, as strange as it feels to say 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
