It looks like Apex Legends is taking a step back from being a Battle Royale in Season 9 with Arena Mode, a 3v3 deathmatch mode that aims to shake things up in Kings Canyon.
Respawn Entertainment changed the game with Apex Legends, that much we know is true. It introduced the “hero-based” mechanics of Overwatch and League of Legends to the Battle Royale genre with a cast of characters that will go down in history as some of the best video game personalities out there.
However, now it looks like Apex Legends are going a little bit further and several data miners have shared more information about what’s in store.
Apex Legends Arena Mode
Arena Mode is a 3v3 deathmatch that’s expected to be a permanent feature for Apex Legends going forwards. It is a bit out of Apex’s comfort zone, but with familiar locations from Kings Canyon, World’s Edge, and Olympus expected to feature… We’re sure you’ll find your footing.
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Shrugtal has created this video disucssing his findings and Biast12 has shared additional information about the mode.
Biast12 believes the long-rumoured character Ash is due to appear in Arena Mode as the newest Apex Legends announcer. Many are thinking that this also confirms her as the next playable character but we’re not so sure on that one.
There’s also some voice line leaks, too!
We also know that it looks like one of the locations is going to be Aqueduct… Which isn’t Skull-Town but we’re fine.
Respawn, as you might imagine, haven’t said anything official about any of this yet so take it with a pinch of salt.
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That being said, we know that they’re looking to expand beyond the Battle Royale genre and this could be the perfect way to test the waters. Design Director Jason McCord discussed the team’s goals in the first Respawn Response and confirmed that Respawn was looking to push the boundaries of Apex Legends and go beyond what people expect of a battle royale.
