Warzone Highlights Apex Legends’ Need for a ‘Return to Verdansk’-Style Event

Alright, here we go. This is me trying to sort through my own thoughts on Apex Legends’ journey. Or at least attempt to…

So, Apex Legends—remember when it felt like it could do no wrong? Now, it’s like someone hit the brakes, and old fans kinda shrug it off as “eh, games age.” But, let’s be real here, if Respawn doesn’t pull a rabbit out of their hat, things aren’t looking too spicy. Sure, folks still dig the gameplay, but the magic from the early days… it’s slipping. Meanwhile, Call of Duty’s out there with Warzone, bringing Verdansk back and tapping into that sweet nostalgia vein. Maybe it’s time for Apex to get its own kind of seismic “wow” moment. Not just another character or a tweak here and there.

Picture this: Apex, but really leaning into its Titanfall roots, y’know? Not just sneaky little references, but full-on integrating that world. Maybe we get a map nodding to Angel City or let’s throw in old-school Titan mechanics like wall-running. I’m just spitballing, but imagine Respawn igniting that kind of passion in the community again. However, there’s a catch (there always is, isn’t there?). Some new players might not know Titanfall from a hole in the ground. So, Respawn’s gotta be clever with this.

Anyway, I’m wandering off topic—where was I? Right. A Titanfall-inspired overhaul, maybe that’s what Apex needs. Think huge, like a constant, living update that reshapes Apex’s lore and gameplay. Imagine seeing those mighty Leviathans turning into massive downed Titans, with zipline hubs evolving into Pilot zones. Man, it could really switch things up. It’s not just about making fans happy; it’s like finding that missing puzzle piece that gives Apex new life.

And hey, backtracking a bit, Apex could really cash in on its past. King’s Canyon, anyone? Not the current one, but the OG version, before all the bells and whistles. Imagine re-releasing it as a kind of “Year One Remaster” event. Give us that pure, unadulterated gameplay. I bet returning players would flock back like birds to a feeder. Though, I’m not saying that’s the forever solution. It’s the kind of nostalgia hit that grabs attention but gotta have more to keep it.

Oh, and there’s something else brewing on the horizon—word on the street is Ubisoft’s cooking up something with an extraction shooter vibe. So, competition’s heating up, and Apex gotta come out swinging. Maybe this is Respawn’s cue to not just look back with nostalgia goggles, but dream up a wild new future for Apex. Something that protects its legacy but also propels it into uncharted territories. Hell, they owe it to themselves and the fanbase that’s been along for this wild ride.

Okay, so, if you’ve managed to follow along, kudos! Maybe all this musing makes sense, or maybe we just need to see what Respawn cooks up next. Fingers crossed for something epic, right?