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A Replay System isn't just a "luxury"—it’s the Anti-Cheat tool we actually need.
First off, I want to acknowledge the work the Security Team has put in lately. Seeing nearly 30,000 bans and the drop in the "infection rate" reported in the April 24th update is a step in the right direction. However, as many players in Diamond/Masters and high-level pubs can testify, the "player experience" still feels heavily impacted by soft-cheats that go undetected by automated systems. We need a Post-Match Replay/Theater Mode, and here is why it benefits Respawn as much as it does us: Higher Quality Reports, Less Noise: Currently, players report out of suspicion because they only see a 2-second kill cam or a jittery spectate view. A replay system allows us to verify if someone is actually "beaming" through walls or using a DMA card before we hit that report button. This means fewer false positives for the security team to sift through. Crowdsourced Evidence: Communities like r/ApexSecurity or dedicated Discords already do a lot of manual work to catch cheaters. Giving us a tool to capture 360-degree evidence of a "soft-aimer" or a "6-man team" in Ranked makes the community an extension of your anti-cheat team. Lowering the "Infection Rate": Respawn’s own metrics for an "infected match" rely on reports leading to bans within 14 days. A replay system speeds up the "Time-to-Ban" because the evidence provided by the community would be undeniable, taking cheaters out of the ecosystem faster. I know the Source Engine makes this a massive technical hurdle, but as we move further into 2026, the gap between Apex and its competitors (who have had this for years) is becoming a major pain point. If we want to keep the integrity of the "lowest infection rate in history," we need the tools to help you maintain it. Would love to hear a Dev’s perspective on if a "Theater Mode" is even on the long-term roadmap at this point. I am tired of hating a game that I love. #ApexLegends #AntiCheat #Respawn #MatchReplay
About the types of legends in bots
I've noticed something about the bots that appear in modes like Bot Royale. Only bots for nine legends—Bangalore, Fuse, Wraith, Octane, Bloodhound, Seer, Vantage, Lifeline, and Conduit—appear. The remaining 18 legends—Revenant, Mad Maggie, Ballistic, Pathfinder, Horizon, Ash, Alter, Crypto, Valkyrie, Sparrow, Gibraltar, Mirage, Loba, Newcastle, Caustic, Wattson, Rampart, and Catalyst—do not appear. I suggest that bots for the remaining 18 legends also be made available.Devotion upgrade
To Apex Developers Just wondering if it would be a good upgrade to the devotion if it kept some of it's charge when winding up, similar to the Nemesis. Perhaps to balance this you could add a short delay before the pressing the fire button similar to the RE45. would be a good gun then. It does have a long reload time after all so wouldn't necessarily make this an overpowered gun. Of course it would be better in the hands of Rampart :-D Thoughts.
Suggestion for Matchmaking and Anti-Cheat Improvements in Apex Legends
Dear Apex Legends Team, I’d like to suggest two changes to improve game fairness and player experience. Separate matchmaking by input method Currently, controller players benefit from aim assist, which — especially after recent tuning — allows for very smooth target tracking. In contrast, mouse and keyboard players rely entirely on raw human input and focus to track enemies. This creates an unfair advantage in cross-input lobbies. I propose matching controller players with controller players, and MnK players with MnK players. This would preserve competitive integrity while respecting each input’s strengths. Ban devices that spoof controller input (MnK-to-controller adapters) Cheaters use adapters (e.g., Cronus Zen, XIM) to use a mouse and keyboard while the game thinks they’re using a controller. This gives them controller aim assist plus the precision of a mouse — making them nearly unstoppable. It ruins the experience for legitimate players. These devices should be detected and permanently banned. Games are meant to be fun, not frustrating. These changes would go a long way toward making Apex enjoyable for everyone again. Thank you for considering this. Best regards, A concerned playerRampart Quality of Life Improvement
To Apex Developers I'm a Rampart Main. Can you make it so that her tactical is click-hold and release, similar to Caustic Tactical. (I.e. press and hold the Tactical button to hold the wall in hand, then release the Tactical button to place wall). Currently you have to enter setup mode using the Tactical button and place walls independently with a click of the Fire Button, sometimes this can lead to setting up a double wall, when doing quickly, this is very clunky. A click-hold and release function would make using her tactical more fluid and more reliable to place.Slight buff to Revenant Reborn
I believe Revenant could be in a better spot, capable to be more deadly while not being majorly meta-defining. I originally assumed Revenant's place in the Assault class didn't make much sense, that he'd get better snowball capabilities as a Skirmisher with Charged Knock's (and his old ultimate which instantly refreshed his shadow shield). However, it makes more sense to see him as a scout entry-fragger assassin who plays off of weaknesses and makes calculated decisions; that being said, it could be improved upon if his stealth portion of his kit is focused more. I suggest that he gets new upgrades, here are some ideas to implement: Silent/muffled movement After Shadow Pounce Usage During Forged Shadows Faster crouch-walk Speed boost towards highlighted enemies Highlighted enemies have reduced healing speed Faster weapon ready on climb/mantle Shadow Pounce cooldown reduce when landing near enemy Forged Shadow's enhanced climb/crouch-speed Silent/muffled Shadow Pounce Usage Fully charged Shadow Pounce grants: No landing fatigue Faster weapon ready The idea is that these upgrades/buffs (if implemented into his kit) help with stealth, punishing isolated enemies, and calculated movement.
una nueva comunidad para apex en nuevo modo de juego
“Tengo otra idea que me motiva mucho y espero de corazón que la comunidad nunca abandone el juego. Me gustaría proponer un modo de juego similar al de Counter-Strike, tipo desactivar bomba. Podría empezar como una versión normal para ver si a la comunidad le gusta y le interesa. Si el modo tiene buena aceptación y la gente lo juega bastante, entonces podrían agregar una versión ranked. En lo personal, me motiva mucho subir de rango. Sé que no soy el mejor jugador, pero el hecho de ganar o perder puntos lo hace muy adictivo y da una sensación de recompensa. Entiendo que la esencia de Apex es el battle royale, pero este modo podría ser una buena opción adicional para la comunidad.”Matchmaking
Never understood why during matchmaking for a game I get one Instead of two players as and also during wildcard during respawn why is it they respawn me or a team mate on top of rocks or a canyon when my team is in a closed location? Respawn the legend in open area I stead of getting penalized smh the devs don't careHemlok's burst mode
The Hemlok's burst mode should be removed. I agree with the intention of wanting to change the weapon environment while saving memory capacity, but this adjustment was not good. The Controller class, which was already in a slump with a low pick rate due to being a poor match for Ranked mode, has had its deployables neutralized even more easily by this mode. Especially for Rampart, if the reinforced upper part of the barricade—which was the focus of recent buffs—can be destroyed instantly with a single shot from the Hemlok, then it is meaningless. The reason the Hemlok is too strong is not its recoil or normal firing DPS, but the burst mode. I do not think the issue will be resolved by trying to adjust other parts while leaving the root cause untouched. Also, Mad Maggie's pick rate has been high recently as a counter-pick to Gibraltar, but if Rampart—who can collect drills with the barricade and repel Maggie's ultimate—had been adjusted properly, I think a three-way deadlock relationship between Rampart, Maggie, and Gibraltar could have been established.
Return of the Stealth Hunter | Bloodhound Unique Ability Rework Idea
I am also a game developer working for Mihoyo. I have a suggestion to help Bloodhound, the legend with the lowest pick rate, become viable again with a unique playstyle that is completely different from other legends. Bloodhound now has no advantage in direct combat against enemies. He can only attack from behind like a spotted hyena. We can upgrade Bloodhound's ultimate ability. When the ultimate is activated, Bloodhound lets out a scream to warn nearby enemies. For the next 30 seconds, movement speed is increased with no footstep sounds or breathing sounds. At the same time, all other recon legends cannot detect Bloodhound with their scout skills, similar to electronic interference. This allows Bloodhound to sneak and complete the hunt. A real mature hunter should remain undetected before attacking. For the Q skill rework, after scanning enemies, remove the directional ripple effect. Only give enemies a high-light warning such as "You are being hunted". Enemies will not be able to tell which direction the scan came from, giving Bloodhound strong pressure and great advantages in certain situations. This rework also has obvious weaknesses. Bloodhound will be at a big disadvantage in open areas with few obstacles and buildings.Octane's Identity Crisis: Why 40% Speed Isn't Enough Anymore (Rework Proposal)
Dear Respawn Balance Team, With the recent changes to Gibraltar’s mobility (Momentum Boost), Octane’s role as the definitive 'Speed Legend' feels compromised. Octane should be the fastest character in the game, but currently, he lacks the 'oomph' to justify his health sacrifice. I propose a 'High-Risk, High-Reward' rework for Octane’s Stim: The Idea: Massive Speed Boost (60% to 80%) tied to a higher health cost (25-30 HP). The Mechanic: This extreme speed should be tied to a 'Double Stim' or a specific window (e.g., 6 seconds of 'Overdrive' every 20-30 seconds). The Balance: To keep it fair and address 'OP' concerns, Octane should not be immune to slows (bullets/abilities) during this burst. If he gets hit, he loses the momentum immediately. This change would restore Octane’s identity. While legends like Gibraltar get 'safe' passive speed, Octane would be the high-skill 'Intercontinental Ballistic Missile'—lightning fast, but extremely fragile. Let Octane be the daredevil again. Risk it all for the ultimate speed. Best regards, Slonix_HDApex sever lag
Hey apex devs, how about we get off our **bleep** and fix this **bleep** **bleep** game. I dont even got a problem with matchmaking. It's this thus lag every single day. And it is constant lag, from my whole screen lagging to my gun shooting people and they take no damage. Get off your lazy **bleep** **bleep** and get to work.Actions when picking the same Legend
When selecting a character in ranked matches, I went to the bathroom and when I came back, the Legend I wanted to use was already taken, and a different Legend had been automatically selected. I think it probably picks the Legend I've used the most in the past, but it would be great if there was a "priority Legend" function in the settings. For example, if there's a tie, Legend A should be prioritized. Next, Legend B should be prioritized, and if that's also taken, Legend C should be prioritized. If that were the case, it would be the perfect game.Controller settings & Attracting players
This is about limitations of controller settings(at least on Xbox). There are some actions that use the same button. Too often at times while playing Wattson there are instances where I want to res a teammate or open a door after I've put down some fences to discourage opponents pushing me and I press the X button to res but instead wattson disables the fence I just put down. The down button on the D-pad is already employed for this character action and I haven't found a way to remove the X button from this function. Next, I think Apex needs to be better at attracting new players, though that was obvious from what I could tell. I believe having so many locked characters is counter-productive to this goal. It would take about 2 months or more of casual play to be able to unlock all of them with LTs. I believe it's better if new players had more options to start with as well as an easier and shorter time to unlock all characters. Also, please bring back Arenas, if there's too much worry about splitting the player base then make it pubs only, since most people would want to play BR ranked either way.Discussion on Game Mechanics and Game Operation
PS：My English proficiency is limited. The following text is translated by AI. Please forgive me for any awkward phrasing or errors. All the following suggestions regarding weapons, legends and game mechanics are highly subjective personal opinions. I am not a professional game planner or designer, and my views do not take all factors into comprehensive consideration. Please forgive me if some content is unreasonable or unpleasant to read. Friendly communication and rational discussion from all players are also welcome. Regarding the current positioning of various weapons in the game: Light Machine GunsCurrently, light machine guns are in an awkward position, especially the L-STAR. They feel cumbersome to handle, inferior to assault rifles at mid-range, and worse than SMGs in close-quarters combat.There was once an excellent adjustment that the longer an LMG fired continuously, the smaller its hip-fire spread would be. I really appreciated this change and cannot understand why it was removed.I would like to ask the development team if there are any optimization plans for the positioning and future adjustments of light machine guns. Ammo SystemEach type of ammo now has distinct characteristics: energy ammo has no bullet drop; shotgun shells feature multiple pellets and can break windows quickly; sniper rounds have penetration effects; light rounds offer a higher carry capacity; heavy rounds suffer from severe bullet drop.These are all my personal observations. In addition, since the Wingman now uses sniper ammo, why has it not been granted the penetration effect? Is this due to balance concerns or simply a design oversight?I hope the developers will test and add new ammo mechanics in the future, so that weapons within the same category, such as assault rifles, can have distinct gameplay differences and unique trade-offs when using light rounds, heavy rounds and other types of ammo.For example: energy weapons deal no damage to Wattson’s ultimate and could even recharge it; heavy rounds could deal bonus damage to player-made structures, such as Rampart’s tactical abilities and Caustic’s traps. Apart from firearms, I also have some feedback on legends and game mechanics.I believe the recent change to Caustic — where enemy Caustics can receive ability damage from opposing Caustics — is a poor adjustment.Apex Legends is fundamentally a shooter, and the outcome of player confrontations should mainly depend on gun skill.However, this change has altered the core gameplay, turning matches into contests of ability spamming and ability frequency.I would like to ask if the development team plans to restore the old mechanic, allowing Caustic to become immune to enemy Caustic abilities once again. Furthermore, will this type of immunity be expanded to all Control legends, making them unaffected by slow effects from other same-class Control legends? In terms of legend class division, I feel the classification of some legends is rather vague. I suggest adding clear counter relationships between each class: Assault: Focus on frontline suppression and environmental destruction, strong against Control legends. Support: Provide powerful healing and utility to make up for shortcomings in gunfights, strong against Assault legends. Control: Excel at area denial and crowd control, strong against Support legends. Skirmisher: Possess high mobility and slow cleansing abilities, strong against Control legends. Recon: I have not yet come up with a clear positioning for this class. I am very dissatisfied with the global enemy health bar visibility mechanic. I suggest either removing it completely or turning it into an exclusive Recon class passive, so only Recon legends can see enemy health bars.Moreover, I hope mobility-related abilities can be fully customised with keybinds. For instance, keep the double jump on Octane’s jump pad bound to Space, and allow players to set a separate custom key for Valkyrie’s jetpack. When it comes to game operation, the recent Gundam collaboration was fantastic. Data shows that daily active players have increased by nearly one hundred thousand. I hope to see more crossover collaborations, similar to the frequent crossovers in Fortnite. I also look forward to large-scale in-game events, such as a crossover event between Gundam and Godzilla.The previous Tales from the Outlands stories were incredibly compelling, and I am confused about why they were discontinued. Was it due to cost issues or other reasons?Will cooperative PVE content be released in the future? I am very much looking forward to it. Overall, I truly love Apex Legends. I hope the game can keep running steadily for another ten or twenty years, until I can no longer play.With the recent player rebound from the Gundam collaboration, this game has "revived" twice from hardship, if I recall correctly. I do not want the game to rely on repeated revivals; I only wish for long-term stable operation, even if it is an unrealistic expectation.I hope the development team can focus on proper, down-to-earth operation instead of risky or improper decisions.This is a game that has deeply captivated me. I even hope that one day, my children will also get to experience and enjoy Apex Legends.Tap strafe on controller
Dear Apex, The movement mechanics in your game are what truly set it apart from any other Battle Royale on the market, yet there is a growing disparity between platforms that limits the competitive potential of console players. Incorporating tap strafing as an official, native feature for consoles would not only bridge the skill gap with PC but also elevate the overall fluidity of the gameplay experience for a massive portion of your community. By designing a dedicated input or setting that allows controller users to execute these sharp aerial maneuvers without relying on external scripts or third-party hardware, you would democratize high-level movement and ensure that skill rather than platform limitations dictates the outcome of a fight. As the game continues to evolve, making such a legendary mechanic accessible to everyone would reinforce Apex Legends reputation as the gold standard for movement based shooters.
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