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When it first launched, Apex Legends absolutely enthralled me.

A surprise release from Respawn, the Titanfall folks, that’s a well-polished battle royale?

Apex Legends screenshot showcasing Mad Maggie�s new ultimate upgrade

In more ways than one, actually.

The possibilities are not anywhere close to endless, but they are certainly much more complex than before.

The actual significance of these upgrades remains debatable at the moment.

Apex Legends screenshot detailing new Legend Upgrade system

Like, say, Mad Maggie’s Wrecking Ball suddenly being on fire.

Everything else just builds from there.

Crafting, for instance, has also been overhauled.

Apex Legends screenshot showing someone leveling up in the game

Replicators have historically been able to produce a number of items for a price.

“As soon as you make your selection, the item appears a few seconds later.

Functionally, the rest of the game gives the impression of much the same, of course.

Apex Legends screenshot showing new Replicator menu

But if you ask me, the changes thataren’tincremental here are enough to even the odds.

This does seem to be kind of the point.

In some ways literally, as ranked has also been.

Screenshots of Overwatch 2 showing teams battling it out along with new perks and a Stadium game mode in action

Screenshots of Overwatch 2 showing teams battling it out along with new perks and a Stadium game mode in action

A thumnail crop of Splitgate 2 key art showing orange and blue portals and teams of shooters running between them

A squad of runners huddle together against a clinically stark white background, their gear dotted with color - in the Marathon key art

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Marathon weapon and Runner screenshots

Call of Duty High Art event

Key art for Fortnite OG Chapter 1: Season 1.

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Fortnite First Order Stormtrooper

Official key art for Fortnite�s Borderlands collab skin, Psycho Bandit.

Official art of the Arcane Jinx skin from the Fortnite site.

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Lego Mario Kart, Endgame Final Battle, Jango Fett�s Firespray-Class Ship, and Chopper divided by white lines, with a �GamesRadar+ new Lego� badge in the middle

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle screenshot of Indiana dressed as priest, looking over a book

Days Gone Remastered protagonist Deacon running from hundreds of zombies in the rain

PS5 Pro reveal from trailer

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

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