On the other end, there is the likely chance that this was Epic Games doing some non-existant PR damage control. By all means, I'm sure they are increasingly conscious of the rise of Apex Legends -- EA has been able to quote daily successes since the game's unexpected launch. In the first eight hours, the battle royale title had scored over a million individual players . Within 48 hours, that number had jumped to 2.5 million players . Then, by the end of the work week, Apex Legends had managed to reach 10 million players, with a high score of 1 million concurren

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

This effort to foster a sense of inclusion in Apex Legends is undoubtedly genuine on the part of Respawn, but one can't help but think that it would be more impactful for the vast majority of players if any evidence of Gibraltar's and Bloodhound's status as members of the LGBTQ community was actually present in the game itself. Instead, these fascinating looks into the characters' lives are isolated to their respective corners of the internet, wholly external to the game. While this site doesn't quite resemble Blizzard's delayed reveal about Overwatch 's Soldier: 76 that invited accusations of queerbaiting, it's hard to argue that the Apex Legends players who Respawn is attempting to represent would be better served by also including these revelations in-g

"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

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

According to a few different tweets from industry analysts, Apex Legends is already outgrowing Fortnite . As a rough timeline, it appears Apex Legends hit 2.5 million players in just one day after launch, 10 million after three days, and 25 million after seven. It's an incredible feat that will likely need to slow down at some point in the near future, but for now, it's setting a pace that would make Apex Legends one of the most successful games ever. For reference, Fortnite Battle Royale hit 10 million players after two whole weeks, and didn't hit the 25 million mark until sometime between weeks six and ele

Another exciting take that Apex is taking on the battle royale genre is the ability to respawn your fallen comrades, but it's a bit of a process. First you'll need to claim their "banner" from wherever they fell. After that, locate a respawn beacon. There are plenty dotted around the map, just look for the green i

Each class carries a specific set of passive, active, and and ultimate skills, giving them unique roles in and out of combat. Bloodhound, for example, can track other squads if they've been nearby. Pathfinder can set up ziplines to assist with squad mobility, while Lifeline lays down the healing. Learning how to use your Legend's abilities will make or break your squad's effectiven

"Our studio is comprised of a diverse group of people, the player base 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

Heck, even doing a quick audit of both titles' standings on Twitch, Apex Legends leads in viewership with 433K viewers. Fortnite is sitting in third, with just over 143K viewers. Whether this is a flash in the pan for the new battle royale game or the white whale to finally surpass Fortnite , those are some terrific numbers for the once under-appreciated EA t

That's the supply ship, and it's absolutely full of weapons, supplies and goodies for squads that can manage to land on it. It'll eventually stop and become a little more accessible from the ground, but by then it'll have been picked clean. Just be prepared for a short and chaotic bout of intense, early fighting if you decide to set your sights on it, because you won't be the only team gunning for the early loot advantage it off