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Apex Legends Reverses Movement Change

Author : Penelope Jan 27,2025

Apex Legends Reverses Movement Change

Apex Legends Reverses Tap-Strafing Nerf After Player Outcry

Responding to significant player feedback, Apex Legends developers Respawn Entertainment have reversed a controversial nerf to the tap-strafing movement mechanic. This change, initially implemented in the Season 23 mid-season update (released January 7th alongside the Astral Anomaly Event), unintentionally hampered the technique's effectiveness.

The mid-season patch, while introducing substantial balance adjustments for Legends like Mirage and Loba, included a subtle but impactful "buffer" to tap-strafing. This adjustment, intended to counter automated movement exploits at high frame rates, was widely criticized by the community for excessively impacting a skillful, integral gameplay element.

Respawn acknowledged the negative reception and the unintended consequences of their alteration. While committed to addressing automated workarounds and undesirable playstyles, they clarified their intention to preserve the skill-based aspects of movement techniques like tap-strafing. The reversal of the nerf reflects this commitment.

The community has overwhelmingly applauded Respawn's decision. Apex Legends' fluid movement system, while lacking the wall-running of its Titanfall lineage, allows for impressive player maneuvers, with tap-strafing being a prime example. Positive reactions on platforms like Twitter highlight the importance of this mechanic to the player base.

The long-term impact of this reversion remains to be seen. The number of players who paused gameplay due to the initial nerf is unknown, as is the potential for this reversal to attract returning players. The recent influx of changes, including the Astral Anomaly Event and its accompanying cosmetics and Launch Royale LTM, adds further complexity to the situation.

Respawn's responsiveness to player feedback suggests further adjustments may be forthcoming in response to community input on other recent game modifications.

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