They also no longer have an updraft to blow players who fall over the edge back up to the surface. Though the lava fissures still exist, they appear considerably smaller from what we've seen in the trailer. The Monument POI is home to the new Apex Legends Museum (funded, of course, by Silva Pharmaceuticals), and has been placed over the remains of Fragment East and Fragment West-two sections of the map that have polarized players for ages due to the massive lava fissures and and precariously positioned narrow bridge structures connecting both ends of Fragment. Additionally, the Harvester POI has been updated as well. World's Edge looks to be getting most of the attention, with two new POIs added to the map: Monument and Stacks. Massive World's Edge map updateĪs Revealed In Season 17's gameplay trailer, there are a lot of new aesthetic changes coming to Apex this season. An Evac Tower will make escaping enemies a cinch (as long as none of them shoot it down first). They can also be damaged and destroyed by enemies, so make sure the coast is clear before you make use of Apex's newest Survival Item. Additionally, they don't last forever, taking damage over time before eventually disappearing altogether. Once the balloon's anchor lands groundside, players can hop on the zipline and make a quick escape.Įvac Towers should be used with caution, however-they take a bit of time to deploy, and the massive explosion is bound to attract attention from enemy squads. When deployed, a rocket will shoot skyward, exploding into a yellow redeploy balloon. Evac Towers can be found on the ground, inside Supply Bins, and inside Care Packages. New Survival Item: Evac TowerĪs seen in the Arsenal gameplay trailer, a new Survival Item will hit the loot pool when Season 17 goes live. Lastly, the Dynamic Stats function can now be reset manually at any time, allowing players to track their real-time performance with more flexibility. Additionally, players can turn on Hit Markers (located in the "Customize Range" section of the settings menu to familiarize themselves with shot patterns from each weapon. Non-humanoid targets have received an upgrade as well, with color-changes that give players a better idea of where their shots are landing. Instead, the addition of a "Full Combat Mode" option gives players the opportunity to simulate a real match, fighting to survive as the dummies aggressively chase and fire upon them. That's right-players will no longer have to activate a complicated Easter egg to get the dummies to attack. The new course also includes customizable Firing Range dummies that can be configured to spawn, move, and shoot at players in a variety of ways. Simulated death boxes are also scattered around the area, allowing players to access new gear wherever they happen to be practicing. According to Respawn, the new range features a "reorganized Core" (the central location where all weapons, armor, and attachments can be found), a new Agility Course, a Duel Pit, and POI-sized town. Respawn has rebuilt the Firing Range from the ground up, completely redesigning the map and drastically increasing its size. But the various tweaks and additions the practice arena has seen over the years pale in comparison to the massive update hitting the range this season. ![]() The game's Firing Range has seen several updates since its original debut in late 2019. Players will finally get to meet Ballistic on May 1. For the full story on the new legend's background and abilities, check out everything we know about Ballistic-including his abilities, his past, and his personality. Encore explores the reasons he left his life as a bloodsport competitor in the first place, and reveals his interesting motives for returning to the ring.īut familial strife isn't the only demon he's battling-he appears to be addicted to alcohol and is implied to be dependent on an anti-aging medication produced by Silva Pharmaceuticals. Stories From The Outlands: Encore served as players' initial introduction to Season 17's 63-year-old debut legend-the animated short painted a picture of a lonely father who is estranged from his son, living a lavish but reclusive life for decades before deciding to step back into the spotlight. Respawn has revealed that he is an Assault-class legend, meaning he will gain the same class perks as the other Assault legends, in addition to his standard abilities. ![]() ![]() New legend: BallisticĮverything we know about Ballistic comes from his official bio and the Season 17 trailers that have been released thus far. ![]() Respawn has confirmed that Season 17 will go live on Tuesday, May 9 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, exactly one minute after the Veiled Collection Event comes to an end. Now Playing: Apex Legends: Arsenal Cinematic Launch Trailer Apex Season 17 start date By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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