Summary
Respawn Entertainment has made a statement promising to revert the controversial changes to the Battle Pass inApex Legendsthat were announced at the start of this month. Going forward, Battle Passes inApex Legendswill remain purchasable for 950 Apex Coins like they always have been.
The change to the Battle Pass system was set to launch with Season 22 ofApex Legends, and made it so the Battle Pass could only be purchased with real money, as opposed to in-game currency. As well as this, there would be two Battle Passes per season, that were shorter but offered the same amount of rewards. This change was cited as being intended to make the Battle Pass more affordable for players, but by removing the option to spend Apex Coins, this change would have the opposite effect. The community was quick to point this out, asthe inability to use Apex Coins punished long-time players ofApex Legends. Just over two weeks after the initial reveal, Respawn has come forward, acknowledging the feedback given and promising changes for the launch of Season 22.
The officialApex LegendsTwitter account posted a message earlier today as a response to the backlash the change has received. In the message, Respawn acknowledgesthe feedback and criticism thatApexLegendshas been receiving over the past two weeksand reinforces its intention to improve and overhaul the value of the Battle Pass. With this in mind, the former change of requiring real money to purchase the Battle Passes in Season 22 has been rescinded, and players will be able to spend 950 Apex Coins. As additional compensation, Respawn is also offering players ofApex Legendsthe ability to unlock the Premium Battle Pass during the first split of Season 22 by completing a series of simple in-game challenges.
Respawn is Reverting Controversial Price Changes to Apex Legends' Battle Pass
This change has sat well with many players ofApex Legends, who are grateful to Respawn for listening to their fans and making adjustments accordingly. The rewards program from the first split of Season 22 has especially surprised fans, as it will allow many players the opportunity to obtain the Premium Battle Pass rewards for free, including earning the 1300 Apex Coins that would allow these players to keep purchasing the Premium Battle Pass in futureso long as they complete the Battle Pass each split. The message closes out with a promise of bug fixes and improvements to game stability, with further details promised in the full Season 22 patch notes on August 5.
Apex Legendsis currently undergoing a limited-time event in which players can unlock exclusive skins and battle in massive 12v12 arenas. The announcement ofthis event forApex Legendswas originally met with disdain from players, as it appeared the concerns regarding the Battle Pass were being ignored. With this most recent announcement, it seems this was not the case, and players ofApex Legendscan take comfort in the knowledge that their pleas have been answered.
