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Apex Legends pro FURIA HisWattson has set a massive record in the community, and fans can’t stop clapping for him. 

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The Apex Legends community is one of the most fun places to be, thanks to the never-ending talent amongst its users. Every day, fans witness the birth of a new player, a new record, some never seen before gameplay, and so on. And well, there are countless examples to explain this, but few come to take the spotlight. For instance, we previously reported a player featuring the video game with an upside controller and reaching the second highest rank – Masters, in the game. 

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Today, we have one of the pros setting a mind-blowing record for solo queuing from bronze to predator in a single stream. HisWattson, a household name in the Apex Legends industry, made it happen during his recent Twitch stream. 

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FURIA HisWattson sends a shimmer down fans’ spines with a spectacular Apex Legends achievement

On April 3, 2023, Jacob McMillin, aka HisWattson, announced a massive challenge for himself on Twitter. He promised to feature in a onetime stream where he would try reaching predators from Bronze 4 without a single break. And well, fans rooted for him as they knew the struggles behind it. 

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So, the next day, this Apex Legends pro embarked on his journey of reaching the top. It took around 47 hours for Jacob to achieve his dream, as he concluded his stream with a massive thank you. The FURIA crewmate also took to his Twitter to thank the entire community that became a part of his journey from start to end.

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To talk stats, the Loba main conducted two streams back-to-back that crossed 800k views overall. Moreover, 5000+ new people learned about this Apex Legends fanatic, and his eccentric challenge set straight. Here’s what HisWattson said in one of his tweets: “All games were streamed. Armor was dropped while flying out of the jumpship. 47 hours of gaming. A 30-40 minute highlight/story video will be posted on youtube in the coming weeks for those that missed it.” 

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This wasn’t the first time a pro decided to feature in such a challenge, as itzTimmy did the same in 2021. Compared to HisWattson, Timmy finished the challenge in 33 hours but limited it from Bronze to Masters. He documented his entire journey on Twitter, and mind you, it was flawless!

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So, till these pros continue to enthrall us with their records, if you know some underrated Apex player that needs a platform, be sure to reach out! 

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Atharv Phadke is a Senior Olympics Journalist and Content Head for the division at EssentiallySports, known for his in-depth interviews and sweeping features that capture the soul of sport. A former international swimmer boasting over 300 medals, Atharv draws on his competitive roots to fuse journalistic precision with an athlete’s empathy and insight. With a master’s degree in journalism and over five years of on-ground experience, he leads the ES Olympics division with a balance of Newsroom vision and competitive drive.

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