Apex Legends: From the Rift brings with it a whole host of new features, like a reworked Lifeline and unique abilities for the support class. The update is also adding a nostalgia-fuelled temporary game mode called Launch Royale. This mode more-or-less reverts Apex Legends to the state the game was in when it launched in 2019.
"Step back in time to the experience that started it all: Launch Royale," reads the blog post from EA. "This new [Limited Time Mode] drops players into the original Apex Legends circa 2019—it's the old school weapons, Legends, abilities, ruleset and map that started it all. That means no EVO Armour or Ability Upgrades—just pure skill and your wits to survive the Apex Games."
Apex Legends is the next in a growing line of live-service games catering to their veteran communities by adding nostalgia-focused content. Jagex launched Old School RuneScape, a version of the game that reverted the game to how it was in 2007. Blizzard followed suit with World of Warcraft Classic, Fortnite is currently running 'remix' versions of old seasons and now, Respawn and EA have launched a classic Apex Legends game mode.
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