Why Controller Players Are Quitting Apex Legends

Controller players in Apex Legends should have access to tap strafing just like mouse and keyboard players—it’s a fairness issue.

Tap strafing gives a clear movement advantage in fights, letting players dodge and reposition in ways controller users simply can’t. What makes it worse is controller players *used to have this ability*, and it was taken away, which feels like a step backward rather than proper balancing.

Now controller players are stuck watching others use movement tech they can’t replicate, making fights feel uneven and less enjoyable. If the goal is competitive balance, both inputs should have equal access to core mechanics—or it shouldn’t exist at all.