- Apex Legends reviews dropped to “Overwhelmingly Negative” on Steam amid the recent battle pass controversy.
- Many players see EA’s recent changes as a clear effort to boost profits, even though the game is already earning substantially.
- These changes arrived amidst significant problems with cheaters in the game, adding to player frustration with the developers’ priorities.
Apex Legends is currently receiving heavy backlash from its player base. Players are upset about the recent change that prevents them from buying the Battle Pass with Apex Coins.
This has caused many negative reviews on Steam, with the game now labeled as ‘Overwhelmingly Negative.’
Why it matters: Players are leaving negative reviews hoping EA reverts this battle pass change, similar to what happened with Helldivers 2.
As of writing, the game has only received 14% positive reviews out of 40,113 in the last few days. Many content creators and professional players have also expressed disappointment with EA’s decision.
On July 10th, Apex Legends announced that beginning with Season 22, players would no longer be able to buy the battle pass with Apex Coins. Instead, they must now use real money.
Moreover, the new system requires players to buy two battle passes per season with real money, removing the option to use in-game currency. As a result, participating in each season now costs players twice as much.
Following the announcement, almost 35,000 negative reviews flooded the Steam page, plummeting the game’s rating from 45% positive to just 14% within a week. Players voiced their discontent, seeing the decision as developers prioritizing profit over player satisfaction.
Players feel the decision to stop allowing the purchase of the Battle Pass with Apex Coins is purely profit-driven. Apex Legends has raked in over three billion dollars since its launch, a massive sum for a free-to-play game.
This is largely due to the game’s heavy focus on microtransactions.
Players argue the current system was already making good money and view this change as an unnecessary push for more community spending.
Moreover, the consensus is that Apex Legends is in the worst state it’s ever been right now. Cheaters are making the game nearly unplayable, forcing players to quit. EA is prioritizing profits instead of addressing these issues, which aligns with its well-known reputation as a greedy company.
Apex Legends is also seeing the worst drop in player count in its history. With cheaters already infesting the game, many players believe this battle pass change is a slap in the face of the community.
Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋
How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔
[How-To Guides Expert]
Laiba, our tech guru at HI Digital, simplifies and crafts How-To Guides with a Google IT Support Certificate. Beyond tech, she captures the city’s aesthetics through her lens. Join her journey where tech meets creativity!
Get In Touch: Laiba@hidgt.com
