Summary
Apex LegendsSeason 22 will require players to spend real money to purchase the Battle Pass. This change has sparked controversy within theApex Legendscommunity, as the option to buy the Battle Pass using Apex Coins has been removed.
Apex Legendsis a free-to-play battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It features squads of three players using predefined characters with unique abilities, known as Legends. Set in theTitanfalluniverse, the game combines elements of hero shooters and battle royale genres.Apex Legendsemphasizes fast-paced combat, teamwork, and strategic use of abilities. Despite its popularity, many players are expressing their disagreements with upcoming changes made by EA.
Apex LegendsSeason 22 Battle Pass will require real-world money for purchase, as the cost has shifted fromApex Legends’ Apex Coins(earned in-game) to USD, with the Premium Pass now priced at $9.99 and Premium+ at $19.99. According to EA, this change aims to make the Premium+ Pass more affordable.
Additionally,Apex Legends’ Battle Pass will now be available per split, rather than per season. Players can earn the first Premium Battle Pass by logging in and completing challenges within the first two weeks of Season 22. The levels required to obtain keyApex Legendscosmetic items, like reactive skins, have been reduced from 110 to 60 per Battle Pass. Rewards from past Battle Passes that were seldom used have been removed, and the Free Track rewards have been refreshed, offering 200 Apex Coins, seven Apex Packs, one complete Epic set, and more per split. The Premium Track has also been revamped, providing 2400 Crafting Materials, 1300 Apex Coins, 10 Exotic Shards, various Apex Packs, a reactive weapon skin, a legendary weapon skin, and multiple legend and weapon skins per Battle Pass.
The decision to shift from Apex Coins to real-world currency has sparked backlash within theApex Legendscommunity. One player expressed concern that this move might harm the game’s future, urging the developers to revert the changes. Another player voiced disappointment, arguing that this decision punishes loyal players and distracts from addressing the game’s core issues. Some players have even threatened to quit the game, while others hoped the changes were merely a joke.
With the changes to the Battle Pass in Season 22, Respawn aims to enhance the game’s value and accessibility. However, the shift to requiring real-world currency has left many players feeling frustrated and concerned about the future of what many considerone of the best free-to-play shooter games. Whether the developers will respond to community feedback remains to be seen.
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Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play* Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.Master an ever-growing roster of diverse legends, deep tactical squad play, and bold new innovations that go beyond the Battle Royale experience—all within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Hero Shooter.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.
