TBH, its time for Apex Legends 2
The game is unsaveable at this point IMO. Just pack it in and give us an update on an Unreal 5 or comparable engine. Build in AI and machine learning anti cheat and charge a small monthly subscript...
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@Airish85
@Asmodeus566
My gaming knowledge isn't broad enough for a definitive answer, but I'm reminded of the seemingly unstoppable ascent of Halo from 2001 to 2004 to 2007... and then I'm sure we all know what happened. What is continuing to happen. It's a tough one.
What Wilson says: "EA is currently not interested in launching an “Apex Legends 2.”"
What Wilson is really saying: "EA is currently not interested in funding the development of "Apex Legends 2" while Apex Legends 1 is still capable of bringing in large amounts of money on a development that has now recouped its investment many times over. That revenue stream would have to drop off significantly past its current point before the idea of a relaunch or sequel would be considered financially necessary."
@Asmodeus566
My gaming knowledge isn't broad enough for a definitive answer, but I'm reminded of the seemingly unstoppable ascent of Halo from 2001 to 2004 to 2007... and then I'm sure we all know what happened. What is continuing to happen. It's a tough one.
What Wilson says: "EA is currently not interested in launching an “Apex Legends 2.”"
What Wilson is really saying: "EA is currently not interested in funding the development of "Apex Legends 2" while Apex Legends 1 is still capable of bringing in large amounts of money on a development that has now recouped its investment many times over. That revenue stream would have to drop off significantly past its current point before the idea of a relaunch or sequel would be considered financially necessary."
- @XNocturnalGamer
I know what you're saying...
But Wilson isn't saying it feels better to keep the game as is. He's saying it feels more profitable. And that's true enough, especially from the mouth of a man whose purpose is to make money. But what the game needs is definitely not updated legends, weapons, gameplay even. It needs an engine that can handle the audio and servers that can handle the game. And an anti cheat that can handle the player base. I won't even mention the sbmm because no one has ever got that right so it seems disingenuous to expect it now from Respawn.
