Apex Legends is merely a few days away from stepping into Season 8. The upcoming season will bring a whole new set of changes, starting with the most revered map of the game in King’s Canyon. The map has seen things being added or removed, but this time around that simply won’t be the case. The new legend is going to cause mayhem and bring about the complete destruction of Kings Canyon. How this will affect the map and reshape the gameplay is still a mystery. Season 8 will not just bring ranked reset, it will also tweak the way ranked matches works inside the game. Also Read: WATCH: Jon Bailey From Honest Trailers Narrates Apex Legends Season 8 Cinematic Trailer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/watch-jon-bailey-from-honest-trailers-narrates-apex-legends-season-8-cinematic-trailer-esports-news/] [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/apex_legends_octane_kicking_mirage_2048.0-1.jpg] FEWER PLAYERS MAKE IT TO THE TOP NOW Respawn Entertainment has acknowledged a major issue with the ranked plays in Apex Legends that hinders gaming experience. The player base in the high skill tier pool that is above Diamond tier still struggles to find a decent match. This issue was further highlighted in their research when they found out the exact percentage of players that occupy each skill bracket. * 16.35% Bronze (17.76%) * 23.86% Silver (26.23%) * 32.09% Gold (36.25%) * 23.13% Platinum (17.75%) * 4.37% Diamond (1.89%) * 0.20% Master & Apex Predator (0.12%) Also Read: Apex Legends Developer Divulges Important Information Regarding Season 8 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/apex-legends-developer-divulges-important-information-regarding-season-8-esports-news/] [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Apex-Legends-Mirage-1-1.jpg] CHANGES TO RANKED GAMES OF APEX LEGENDS WITH SEASON 8 From the aforementioned list is quite evident that fewer players have scaled the top ranks of the game. Meanwhile, the lower ranks and mid-tier ranks housed most of the population. The gaming studio has addressed this problem by introducing a list of changes to the ranked games. * Ranked games will distribute RP points starting at top 13 * Kills and assist will earn players 6 points * Assist threshold is now improved to 10 seconds * Top 750 players will gain the Apex Predator rank * Faster queue time for Diamond tier players This list of changes clearly aims for faster queue time for high skilled players. It ensures more players make it to the top by awarding them more RP points for kills, assists, and so on. This encourages more players to partake in combat to rise in the ranks quicker. Respawn Entertainment also announced [https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends/news/season-8-ranked] the return of Diamond Skydive Trails to ranked play. Players who invest countless hours of their time to hone their skill inside the game will now be rewarded adequately. These changes will definitely improve ranked experience of the community by offering unique rewards and faster queue times. Also Read: Apex Legends: Possible Character Buffs and Nerfs in Season 8 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/apex-legends-possible-character-buffs-and-nerfs-in-season-8-esports-news/] 

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<h2>Apex Legends 2021 - Season 8, Characters, Crossplay, Updates, and Events</h2>
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<h2>Apex Legends: First Release</h2>
Apex Legends was released on February 4, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It is one of the most prominent battle royales, featuring hero shooter mechanics, known for its high-octane and adrenaline-pumping gameplay.

After its release, the game gained immense popularity worldwide and positive critical reception. It was even considered a worthy competitor to the other popular battle royales at the time, like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Although some might say Apex isn't as popular as it once was, there are still millions around the world who jump in daily.
<h2>What is Apex Legends?</h2>
It is a free-to-play battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Contenders from all across the Frontier with diverse backgrounds team up on the battlefield for glory, fame, and fortune.
<dl>Apex Legends characters are known as Legends. Each legend having a different set of abilities makes it a very strategic battle royale. Players have to comprehend their legend's abilities and utilize their team's strengths on the battlefield to get the jump on opponents.</dl>
<dl>After releasing in 2019, the game revolutionized the perception of battle royales with its innovative combat. Players have access to Respawn Beacons to resurrect teammates. The in-game voice lines for every legend help players communicate quickly and make the gameplay feel unique.</dl>
<dl>Inventory management is also very efficient, and the Jumpmaster deployment feature allows a team to jump into the action together.</dl>
<dl></dl>
Furthermore, there are regular seasons in the game. Players get to experience a plethora of new content on a seasonal basis. A new season also brings a fresh Apex Legends Battle Pass, with progression features and rewards. Players can compete to unlock new Legends, weapons, cosmetic items, and more.
<dl></dl>
<h2>What is the point of Apex Legends?</h2>
Like other battle royales, the ultimate goal is to become the last man standing. In Apex, up to 20 three-man squads land on a map, search for and equip weapons and supplies to combat opponents.

The game progresses in Rounds, and the shrinking circular zone is called the Ring. The Ring deals more damage over time as it shrinks to smaller sizes. There are a total of 8 Rounds until the final shrinking zone encloses the whole Apex Legends map.

Players have to be on the move constantly for good positioning in the zone. Otherwise, they end up outside the play area, taking constant damage. Ultimately, the last team standing wins the match.

Being an online multiplayer battle royale, the game features different modes. Currently, there are a total of five available Apex Legends game modes: the regular "Play Apex" game mode, Duos, Ranked Leagues, the Firing Range, and Training. Apart from that, a variety of limited-time modes become available during particular events.
<h2>Legends, Weapons, Gear, Attachments</h2>
Each Legend in the game is different with unique abilities, backstory, and playstyle. They are further segregated into four classes: Offensive, Defensive, Support, and Recon. What makes the Apex Legends characters stand out from one another is their uncommon individual tactical, passive, and ultimate abilities.

Players can deal damage to enemies with weapons, including guns and throwables. Ammo and weapon attachments spawn on the ground, and different guns require different types of ammo and attachments.

Other than regular weapons, Legendary Weapons are fully-kitted weapons that spawn with all attachments equipped. Players can also find certain weapons in Care Packages. Such weapons are also known as supply drop weapons and are some of the strongest in the game.

Gear plays an essential part in the Apex Legends gameplay. Players can equip these items which take their own slots in the inventory. Helmets, Armor, Knockdown Sheilds, and Backpacks are the four types of gear in the game.

Moreover, gear has different levels and rarity. Level 1 is Common, Level 2 is Rare, Level 3 is Epic, Level 4 is Legendary, and finally, Level 5 is Heirloom.

Players can apply attachments to their weapons to improve the firing rate, magazine size, recoil, etc. The rarity levels for most weapon attachments vary from Common to Epic. However, some attachments have Legendary variants that come with specific buffs.

Additionally, attachments have different categories. These categories are Weapon attachments, Magazines, Optic attachments, and Hop-Up attachments.
<h2>What planet is Apex Legends on?</h2>
The game takes place in the same sci-fi universe as Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall and Titanfall 2.

A combination of star systems, the Outlands, on the extreme edge of The Frontier was captured by a conglomerate of several mercenary companies known as the Mercenary Syndicate, at the end of the Frontier War. The group of mercenaries settled as the ruling body of the region, thereby rekindling an age-old bloodsport and renaming it as the Apex Games.

Currently, there are two Apex Legends maps, both of them situated in the Outlands. While Kings Canyon is located on the planet Solace, World's Edge, introduced in Apex Legends Season 3, dwells on the planet Talos.
<h2>Is Apex Legends cross-platform?</h2>
At the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/apex-legends-cross-play-imminent-with-possibility-of-other-features-in-the-future-esports-news/">EA Play Live</a> showcase in June 2020, Respawn Entertainment announced that Apex Legends will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam in Fall 2020. Consequently, Respawn will also enable Apex Legends to cross-play with the Switch/Steam launch.
<h2>Details</h2>
<table style="height: 270px" width="524">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>First  Release            </strong></td>
<td>February 4, 2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Latest Release</strong></td>
<td>Apex Legends Season 6 began on

August 18, 2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Spin-Offs</strong></td>
<td> Titanfall's (2014) Battle Royale spin-off</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Developers</strong></td>
<td> Respawn Entertainment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Genre</strong></td>
<td> Free-to-play, First-person shooter,

Battle Royale, Online multiplayer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Platforms</strong></td>
<td>PS4, Xbox One, PC,

Nintendo Switch &amp; Steam (Fall 2020)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Apex Legends 2021 &#8211; Season 8, Characters, Crossplay, Updates, and Events Apex Legends: First Release Apex Legends was released on February 4, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It is one of the most prominent battle royales, featuring hero shooter mechanics, known for its high-octane and adrenaline-pumping gameplay. After its release, the game gained immense popularity worldwide and positive critical reception. It was even considered a worthy competitor to the other popular battle royales at the time, like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown&#8217;s Battlegrounds. Although some might say Apex isn&#8217;t as popular as it once was, there are still millions around the world who jump in daily. What is Apex Legends? It is a free-to-play battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Contenders from all across the Frontier with diverse backgrounds team up on the battlefield for glory, fame, and fortune. Apex Legends characters are known as Legends. Each legend having a different set of abilities makes it a very strategic battle royale. Players have to comprehend their legend&#8217;s abilities and utilize their team&#8217;s strengths on the battlefield to get the jump on opponents. After releasing in 2019, the game revolutionized the perception of battle royales with its innovative combat. Players have access to Respawn Beacons to resurrect teammates. The in-game voice lines for every legend help players communicate quickly and make the gameplay feel unique. Inventory management is also very efficient, and the Jumpmaster deployment feature allows a team to jump into the action together. Furthermore, there are regular seasons in the game. Players get to experience a plethora of new content on a seasonal basis. A new season also brings a fresh Apex Legends Battle Pass, with progression features and rewards. Players can compete to unlock new Legends, weapons, cosmetic items, and more. What is the point of Apex Legends? Like other battle royales, the ultimate goal is to become the last man standing. In Apex, up to 20 three-man squads land on a map, search for and equip weapons and supplies to combat opponents. The game progresses in Rounds, and the shrinking circular zone is called the Ring. The Ring deals more damage over time as it shrinks to smaller sizes. There are a total of 8 Rounds until the final shrinking zone encloses the whole Apex Legends map. Players have to be on the move constantly for good positioning in the zone. Otherwise, they end up outside the play area, taking constant damage. Ultimately, the last team standing wins the match. Being an online multiplayer battle royale, the game features different modes. Currently, there are a total of five available Apex Legends game modes: the regular &#8220;Play Apex&#8221; game mode, Duos, Ranked Leagues, the Firing Range, and Training. Apart from that, a variety of limited-time modes become available during particular events. Legends, Weapons, Gear, Attachments Each Legend in the game is different with unique abilities, backstory, and playstyle. They are further segregated into four classes: Offensive, Defensive, Support, and Recon. What makes the Apex Legends characters stand out from one another is their uncommon individual tactical, passive, and ultimate abilities. Players can deal damage to enemies with weapons, including guns and throwables. Ammo and weapon attachments spawn on the ground, and different guns require different types of ammo and attachments. Other than regular weapons, Legendary Weapons are fully-kitted weapons that spawn with all attachments equipped. Players can also find certain weapons in Care Packages. Such weapons are also known as supply drop weapons and are some of the strongest in the game. Gear plays an essential part in the Apex Legends gameplay. Players can equip these items which take their own slots in the inventory. Helmets, Armor, Knockdown Sheilds, and Backpacks are the four types of gear in the game. Moreover, gear has different levels and rarity. Level 1 is Common, Level 2 is Rare, Level 3 is Epic, Level 4 is Legendary, and finally, Level 5 is Heirloom. Players can apply attachments to their weapons to improve the firing rate, magazine size, recoil, etc. The rarity levels for most weapon attachments vary from Common to Epic. However, some attachments have Legendary variants that come with specific buffs. Additionally, attachments have different categories. These categories are Weapon attachments, Magazines, Optic attachments, and Hop-Up attachments. What planet is Apex Legends on? The game takes place in the same sci-fi universe as Respawn Entertainment&#8217;s Titanfall and Titanfall 2. A combination of star systems, the Outlands, on the extreme edge of The Frontier was captured by a conglomerate of several mercenary companies known as the Mercenary Syndicate, at the end of the Frontier War. The group of mercenaries settled as the ruling body of the region, thereby rekindling an age-old bloodsport and renaming it as the Apex Games. Currently, there are two Apex Legends maps, both of them situated in the Outlands. While Kings Canyon is located on the planet Solace, World&#8217;s Edge, introduced in Apex Legends Season 3, dwells on the planet Talos. Is Apex Legends cross-platform? At the EA Play Live showcase in June 2020, Respawn Entertainment announced that Apex Legends will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam in Fall 2020. Consequently, Respawn will also enable Apex Legends to cross-play with the Switch/Steam launch. Details  First  Release             February 4, 2019  Latest Release Apex Legends Season 6 began on August 18, 2020  Spin-Offs  Titanfall&#8217;s (2014) Battle Royale spin-off  Developers  Respawn Entertainment  Genre  Free-to-play, First-person shooter, Battle Royale, Online multiplayer  Platforms PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch &amp; Steam (Fall 2020)

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