Okay, so here’s a little ramble about the latest from Apex Legends. No idea why I get so worked up about this stuff, but hey, here we go.
So, Respawn Entertainment decided to shake things up a bit with a fresh update. It’s like they can never sit still, always tweaking weapons, adjusting this and that. You think you got the hang of the game? Nope, here’s a tiny patch to throw you off.
Apex is still kicking with a crowd of over 100,000 folks on Steam every day. Yeah, it’s not as explosive as when it first dropped, but let’s face it, dropping into the chaos is still a rush. And maybe that’s why they keep these updates rolling — to keep us hooked, mess with the meta. Just another day in paradise, right?
Anyway, the latest update focuses on the Devotion and EVA-8 — names that either thrill or terrify you, depending on which side of the barrel you’re on. So, they trimmed the high-tier barrel and stock scales from the Devotion. Oh, and the mag size? Snipped from 52 to 48. A nerf, if you ask me, and maybe needed. The Devotion was a bit over-the-top at times. Not like they’re cutting its power without a reason — they did a big overhaul at the start of Season 25 and maybe went too far making it slower. Who’s to say?
The EVA-8 gets a little love, though — damage per pellet bumped up to seven from six, but they pulled back on the fire rate. Plus, those fancy purple and gold bolts are now in line with the rest of the shotguns. Imagine trying to explain this to someone who’s never played before. Just nod and smile.
And if guns aren’t enough, they’ve also fiddled with Arenas: Duels. Faster matches, quicker duels. Probably trying to keep us on our toes. Highlighting players just for the countdown? Well, if that doesn’t add some drama, I dunno what will.
Guns, modes — all these changes might shift the power dynamics. Who knows how players will react in the days to come. Some cheer for the Devotion nerfs, while others think it’s not enough. More drama for the forums, I guess.
It’s all part of the grand balancing act Respawn juggles. Some of us love the tweaks, others get frustrated. Only time will tell if they got it right this round. At least these updates keep things interesting, and we’re never short of topics to debate over.
Oh, and they even listed these out, like a grocery list of chaos:
Arenas Duels
- Player Highlight only during countdown
- Faster mode timing and duel transitions
Devotion LMG
- Removed improved scaling from high-tier barrels and stocks
- Mag size reduced to 48 (was 52)
EVA-8
- Damage per pellet increased to 7 (was 6)
- Reduced rate of fire
- Purple and Gold bolts now match other shotguns
There you go. Jump in, mix it up, see what happens. And then let the world know. I mean, we’re all just here for the ride, aren’t we?
