It became our go-to game, not for a few weeks or months, but for years.

I know it’s there to balance out lobbies and make it easier for newbies to get acclimated.

You bet I am.

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I’m not alone in my frustrations, either.

The unhappiness across the community has even led to a snappy hashtag - #NoApexAugust.

That, in turn, turned into a proposed month-long boycott with its own hashtag.

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Are the old characters still too strong, or are the newest recruits too weak?

Is it just because we’re not taking the time to get used to the new arrivals?

Yeah, I’ll give you that.

Apex Legends - a close up of a Legend running towards the camera

Yes, it’s got cool character abilities.

Yes, it boasts sublime gunplay.

And yes - SBMM frustrations aside - I still have fun, too.

Apex Legends - a look at the discounts in the storefront during the Awakening event

Something needs to change, and quickly.

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Apex Legends - a high view of the map