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2 years ago

Aim Assist Pred Ranked Imbalance is now Over 85%

The Controller Dominance in Apex Legends: A Competitive Imbalance

The imbalance between controllers and mouse and keyboard (MnK) players has escalated this season due to kill centric scoring and 120hz. Recent data reveals that 85% of the top 20 world PC players now use controllers. But this shift comes at a cost—a cost to competitive integrity.

The Decline of MnK Players

Veteran pro Alex ‘scuwry’ Scala laments the fading relevance of non-IGL MnK players. As a free agent, he feels “useless” due to the controller surge. Teams now favor controllers, leaving MnK players struggling to find roles.

Competitive Landscape: Controller Monopoly

At the pro level, most teams feature controllers. MnK players often serve as IGLs or long-range snipers. But the damage disparity is glaring. Controller players secure kills effortlessly, while MnK players struggle to match efficiency.

Preserving Integrity

The heart of the matter is competitive integrity. Split-second decisions hinge on this balance. Respawn Entertainment must address aim assist configurations to ensure fair competition. The fate of MnK players hangs in the balance.

But don't take my word for it, take former TSM shooter Snip3Down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0_Gp_E7c

Or Genburten

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X_mMr5j-7Uo

Or ImperialHal - who was forced to switch to controller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRXbFxMHGZI&t

2023 ALGS Champs, Birmingham (attached image) - Data showing in detail the horrendous mismatch even at the pro level.

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