Apex Legends Season 17: Arsenal is just some weeks away, and whereas many of the season’s particulars are presently beneath wraps, we do have data relating to a few of the new additions coming to the sport when Season 17 goes reside.
Along with affirmation that gamers will get to satisfy a brand new legend for the primary time in six months, we have got the news on Ballistic’s background–and some context clues hinting at his skills. Dataminers have additionally uncovered some attention-grabbing tidbits, so maintain scrolling for an up-close take a look at all the brand new content material heading to Apex Legends in Season 17.
Begin Date
Respawn has confirmed that Season 17 will go reside on Tuesday, Could 9 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, precisely one minute after the Veiled Assortment Occasion involves an finish.
Gameplay trailer
With the Arsenal launch trailer already accessible for viewing, the following replace on the schedule is the Season 17 gameplay trailer, which can lay out the small print relating to map modifications, gameplay changes, and a glimpse of the cosmetics and different seasonal content material gamers will be capable of unlock as soon as the brand new season goes reside.
The Arsenal gameplay trailer is scheduled to reach on Monday, Could 1 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM PT.
New legend: Ballistic
All we learn about Ballistic comes from his official bio and the 2 Season 17 trailers which have been launched up to now. His legend skills are unknown, however Respawn has revealed that he’s an Assault-class legend, which means he’ll acquire the identical class perks as the opposite Assault legends.
Tales From The Outlands: Encore launched gamers to Season 17’s debut legend, Ballistic–the animated quick painted an image of a lonely father who’s estranged from his son, dwelling a lavish however reclusive life for many years earlier than deciding to step again into the highlight. Encore explores the explanations he left his life as a bloodsport competitor within the first place, and divulges his attention-grabbing motives for returning to the ring.
However familial strife is not the one demon he is battling–he seems to be hooked on alcohol and is implied to be depending on an anti-aging treatment produced by Silva Prescribed drugs. For the complete story on the brand new legend’s background and skills, try all the things we learn about Ballistic–including his skills, his previous, and his persona.
Unconfirmed: Horizon’s Heirloom Weapon
Dataminers declare to have discovered proof that at the least one new Heirloom Set is on the way in which for Season 17–this time for Horizon. With Ash (who’s Horizon’s former analysis assistant) receiving her personal Heirloom Set in Season 16–and the final story episode of the season revealing Ash’s Heirloom Weapon was a present from Horizon’s son, Newton–it’s not too shocking that Horizon is subsequent in line.
That stated, all leaks ought to be taken with a grain of salt, and till Respawn confirms the existence of the brand new Heirloom weapon, followers of the time-traveling astronaut should not get their hopes up–especially since dataminers haven’t but been in a position to uncover an precise 3D mannequin of the weapon.
Unconfirmed: Map modifications
No particulars relating to Season 17 map modifications have been revealed simply but, however map updates are an indicator of every seasonal recreation replace, so gamers are very more likely to uncover their favourite in-game environments have gained (or misplaced) some options when Season 17 launches.
We’ll know extra about Season 17’s content material as soon as the gameplay trailer goes reside on Could 1, so examine again frequently for extra updates on what gamers can count on from Apex Legends Season 17: Arsenal.
Apex Legends is free to play on console and PC. A cell model of the sport, Apex Legends Cellular, is obtainable to play on Android and iOS units, however can be sundown on Could 1.
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