Last-Minute Report] New Play Modes and Characters! What's new in the new season of "Apex Legends" "Trail of Heroes"?

Electronic Arts (EA) will hold an online conference on April 21, 2021 to reveal information about the new season of the popular game "Apex Legends" currently available on PC, PlayStation 5/PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. released information about the new "Trail of Heroes" season of the game.

A three-on-three match of pure skill!　New "Arena" Mode

One of the most notable features of the new season, which will begin on May 4 (May 5 in Japan), is the implementation of the "Arena Mode," which allows players to enjoy 3-on-3 round-based play.

Unlike the usual battle royale format, the matches will be played on a narrow new map chosen on a rotating basis. Therefore, there is no longer a chance of being at a disadvantage due to simple bad luck or being attacked by a lurking squad immediately after defeating one squad, which is known as a "fishing expedition," and the game unfolds quickly, putting players' own abilities to the test. In addition, there are events and rewards exclusive to the Arena, and the Battle Pass level can also be raised. The victory condition is three rounds, and the game also features a tiebreaker and sudden death mode.

In the arena, abilities are adjusted in terms of price and the number of them that can be bought in order to adjust the balance. However, the original goal was to never change abilities between Battle Royale and Arena, so most abilities will be almost the same as in Battle Royale, although there will be some slight adjustments to some characters.

New Legendary "Valkyrie" capable of flying

Another major focus of the event was the introduction of the new Legendary "Valkyrie.

Valkyrie is the daughter of the Titan pilot "Viper" from "Titanfall 2," and features vertical movement with her jetpack and the tactical ability "Missile Swarm," which uses 12 rockets to attack at range and inflict damage and stun.

This is the first character to fly without using items, and during an online presentation, the person in charge of the game revealed, "It was a very difficult task to make the game fair with other players. In order to balance the game, the character cannot fly all the time, and the flight time is limited. The sound of flight was also made louder so that the location of the aircraft could be immediately detected.

The damage of missiles with a stun effect is also reduced and the duration of the stun is shortened, so the cooperation of teammates is essential in order to inflict large damage. Basically, the character is suitable for acting alone and conducting reconnaissance, but if enemies are nearby, he seems to become just a target due to his slow movement if he is not careful about how he uses his jet pack.

The bow-shaped weapon, the first of its kind in the game, is powerful at medium range.

The new weapon is the "Compound Bow," the first bow-shaped weapon in the game. It is said to be a very cool weapon at mid-range. It is a powerful sniper weapon for medium range, and because it is a bow-type weapon, it is quite muffled, allowing for stealth when attacking, and has two "Dead Eyes Tempo," which allows for special rapid-firing when the bow is fired in the proper rhythm, and "Shutter Cap," which diffuses the bow and arrow like a shotgun The effect is increased by using the hop-up slots at the same time.

However, it is not all that convenient, and the game's developers have estimated that it requires twice as much practice as a sniper rifle, making it a very powerful weapon for those who can handle it well, but not for players who are not accustomed to aiming while drawing a bow, making it a weapon for the right person.

In addition, the renewal of the map "Olympus" and future developments were also announced. Olympus has undergone a major growth of unknown parasitic plants that were loaded on the transport ship "Icarus" and the landscape has changed dramatically. There are also dead bodies of researchers and key cards that will be randomly spawned.

There is also a feeling that the appearance of the Valkyrie will increase tactical variations in the vertical direction, but the person in charge said that there will be no major changes in this edition of "Trail of Heroes," although he did say that it is an important element to consider for future development.

The new season is packed with a variety of new elements; let's eagerly await until May 4.

Game Info.
Apex Legends
Compatibility: PS4/PS5/Switch/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/Origin (PC)/Steam
Genre: Shooter
Players: 1-60 players *Online only
Publisher: ELECTRONIC ARTS
CERO: D (for ages 17 and up)
*Some features available on PS4 may not be available on PS5.

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