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Fans of Apex Legends have been eagerly anticipating changes to a contentious loot system, and the game’s sixth anniversary is on the horizon, signaling potential improvements.
The popular battle royale introduced a feature known as Rift Relics to enhance the gameplay experience in standard modes. However, this addition has sparked significant criticism from the community, leading many players to hope that this feature would be eliminated during the upcoming birthday event and new season. Unfortunately, it appears they will need to wait another week for any changes regarding this system.
As announced on social media, fans can expect a grand finale for Rift Relics with 28 different items making a return before the current season wraps up. The excitement builds as players count down to see how these changes will unfold.
For those unfamiliar with the mechanics, Rift Relics are rare loot containers that offer items and weapons from prior seasons. Such a system presents a unique challenge, as players might acquire weapons that have been previously nerfed, creating an uneven playing field. Additionally, these Relics come with powerful abilities—such as deploying Nessie turrets that automatically target enemies or utilizing a void jump upon taking damage—that can drastically affect gameplay dynamics.
The overpowered nature of the loot contained in Rift Relics has led many players to feel that engaging in public matches is no longer viable. Nevertheless, the announcement that this will be the final week for Rift Relics has offered some solace to disgruntled gamers.
Following this revelation on the official social media account, many players shared their thoughts on the system’s future within Apex Legends. “For the love of God never ever do this again,” expressed one user, reflecting a widely-held sentiment among the community. This feedback indicates a strong desire for developers to rethink the design of in-game loot mechanics.
The Rift Relics feature has gained a reputation as one of the least favored aspects of the game. One player noted how jarring the transition is from the high-level play seen in competitive tournaments like the ALGS championship back to the looser mechanics of casual matches. The stark difference has led some users to seek out ranked modes explicitly to avoid the imbalanced loot introduced by Rift Relics.
Fortunately, Apex Legends has a tradition of hosting extensive birthday events shortly after the game’s official anniversary, typically featuring limited-time modes and numerous rewards for players. With only a week left for Rift Relics, it is likely that the birthday celebration will coincide with the launch of the new season.
As fans eagerly await this annual celebration, they will have to navigate an even more crowded loot landscape due to the presence of Rift Relics. If player feedback is taken into account, it stands to reason that this loot system may be permanently retired in its current state.
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