Why Apex Legends’ Solo Mode Is Never Coming Back (2024)
Remember Apex Solo? It’s okay if you don't; it might've been before your time. The limited-time mode (LTM) dropped alongside Season 2'sIron Crown Collection Event. The rules are self-explanatory: drop into a Battle Royale match all by your lonesome, with 60 legends total competing for bragging rights as well as some cool character- or win-specific badges.
In some ways, playing alone was a great way to test one's might in duels without relying on teammate assistance. However, the experimental LTM was a double-edged sword, revealing that some ability kits were simply stronger than others in 1v1s. For instance, Lifeline's "D.O.C. Heal Drone" made her a near-unkillable force, but her "Combat Revive" passive was rendered useless since there were no allies to resurrect. You can already see some of the inconsistencies in the mode's mechanics, right? Then it should come as no surprise that the team doesn't plan to ever bring Apex Solo back.
While listing the myriad philosophies of character creation, lead legend designer Devan McGuire explained that solo play went against Apex's DNA:
"This is a squad-based game, and that's why you don't see solos. We had that experiment a long time ago, and we're not bringing it back. A single character should never be the answer to every problem. They should be part of that team dynamic. That's what creates interesting strategies in the game. And we hold that as a game pillar when designing a legend: To make sure that we never break what's core to the game. Our design pillars, the ones that we use for developing abilities and the core fundamentals of legend play patterns, are that the character needs to be ownable. It needs to occupy its own playspace amidst all the others on the roster so that it's not stomping on the toes of someone else's fantasy."
Moreover, game director Steven Ferreira and design director Evan Nikolich spoke briefly about another popular LTM: Arenas.Released in Season 9 and later removed in Season 15, Arenas pitted two teams of three against one another in condensed locales. Borrowing mechanics from games like Valorant, players could buy weapons, abilities, and items from a shop at the start of each round. Arenas was so beloved that it got its own Ranked playlist; the mode's absence is felt by many. Respawn knows this and has plans to iterate on it… someday. So, fingers crossed, we'll see it back in the mode lineup soon.
Game Director Steven Ferreira and Design Director Evan Nikolich, Captured by Alex Van Aken
"Arenas has been backburnered," Nikolich informed me. "But it's in our quiver to use again at some point. When we introduced Arenas as a standalone mode, I don't think we fully understood what we were doing in terms of bifurcating our audience. We have to build something that is more unified and brings players together to play the entirety of the game. Not just like, 'I'm an Arenas main' or a 'BR main.' It'll potentially come back in the next 12 to 24 months. It's definitely something on our roadmap."
Ferreira chimed in too:
"We want to take a step back and look at what we would change about Arenas so that we won’t run into those same problems. Last year, we brought out Mixtape, and that was effectively the next evolution of Arenas. That experience was a way for players to jump in, get a lot of faster reps on weapons/legends, and just get into the core mechanics of Apex; just get a lot more cycles before they jump into the BR. As far as seeing more things outside of the BR, that's an area that Apex is moving into. How can we continue to build on that but learn from Arenas?"
So, there you have it: Sure, no more Apex Solo, but we also haven't seen the end of Arenas. Only time will tell when the latter LTM makes its triumphant return and how different it'll ultimately be. If you're not an Apex lifer just yet, check out why I think it's still the best battle royale available right now.And trust me, it's not even close.
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lead legend designer Devan McGuire spoke to Game Informer just earlier this year and said Solos mode would never return, saying, "This is a squad-based game, and that's why you don't see Solos. We had that experiment a long time ago, and we're not bringing it back.
Solos is BACK! You heard that right, a solos mode is returning to Apex Legends. For the first six weeks of Apex Season 21, the duos playlist will be replaced with a new Apex solos mode.
They are not adding solos because it wasn't popular then either. Some people found it fun for a short while but they saw a decline in player numbers in that mode. Also, Apex is a team game. It's a hero shooter with character having abilities where most of them focus on teamplay.
Yep, Apex Legends did have a Solos mode once upon a time, but it was only a limited-time event. The developers decided not to make it permanent because they believe Apex is best as a team-based game.
Technically, yes, you can solo queue, but remember, Apex is all about teamwork. Going it alone can be tough since you'll be up against coordinated teams. Always better to join forces with others!
Normally, you're paired with inexperienced players and bots when you use a new Apex Legends account. It's not against ToS to have multiple accounts, and registration doesn't take long. It's a popular strategy – commonly known as “smurfing” amongst experienced gamers – but there are some problems that come with it.
Why did EA shut down Apex Legends Mobile? Electronic Arts announced its decision to “sunset” Apex Legends Mobile on January 31. The company noted that the content pipeline for the game has started falling short of the “bar for quality, quantity, and cadence.”
Duos were less popular, and the point of splitting up the dwindling number of players would mean increasing time for everyone to start a new match. So the decision is quite logical. Moreover, Duos enjoyers often played Trios, simply because the match started faster.
About 9 months ago, Respawn removed the self revive perk from APEX.Legends at the launch of. AS it was far too strong. and gave players too much of an advantage.
Apex Legends Solos Returns in Season 21, Despite Respawn Saying It Would Never Happen. Respawn is preparing to reverse course and bring back an Apex Legends mode that the developer said would never return. Solos was a limited-time mode (LTM) that first appeared in Season 2, way back in July 2019.
Apex Legends will soon offer a Solos mode for the first time since 2019, even though developer Respawn Entertainment said earlier this year it had no plans to let players run amok in the battle by themselves again.
"This is a squad-based game, and that's why you don't see solos. We had that experiment a long time ago, and we're not bringing it back. A single character should never be the answer to every problem. They should be part of that team dynamic.
Nah, Apex Legends is one of those games that's constantly updating and evolving instead of going for a sequel. Think of it like Fortnite or League of Legends. Instead of releasing a 'part 2', they keep adding new content, legends, and maps to keep the game fresh and exciting!
In a development that has thrilled the global gaming community, Apex Legends has unveiled a mode for single players, a first in its five-year history. This is a considerable deviation from the game's normal team-centric format, providing gamers with a fresh approach to the well-liked battle royale game.
And we hope that you've got an extra friend or two, because Quads is coming to Apex Legends! This all new 4-Legend squad takeover is the best kind of chaos, amped up with new strats and team comps.
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