Electronic Arts recently announced that it will release “Apex Legends Mobile” for smartphones worldwide on May 18th.
At the media event held the other day, we were able to play ahead of the worldwide release, so in this article we will deliver the differences from the PC / console version that we learned from that.
How is it different from the PC / console version?Introducing mobile limited mode and legend
This work is a work that allows you to experience “Apex Legends”, which is popular on PCs and consoles, in a form optimized for mobile. Development is handled by Lightspeed & Quantum Studios, which has a proven track record of working on “PUBG Mobile”.
From the trailers that have already been released, we know that we can play with high quality graphics that are almost comparable to the PC / console version, but what is the difference unique to the mobile version?
First and foremost,New Legend “Fade”The existence of.This legend is currentlyMobile-only legendThere are no plans to distribute it to the PC / console version.
Some abilities use the same “emptiness” as “Wraith”, but it is a completely different experience from other legends. In the mobile version, in addition to “fade”, it can be used by a total of 10 people, 9 people who were implemented in the early days of the PC / console version.
The fade abilities are as follows.
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Passive ability “Slipstream”:Temporarily speed up at the end of sliding
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Tactical ability “flashback”:Use the void to return to where you were a while ago.Effective when the battle situation gets worse
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Ultimate Ability “Phase Chamber”:Send enemies within range of throwing objects into the void
As an impression that I actually used,Legend specializing in “escape”I felt that. For example, you can plunge into a fierce battlefield to defeat weakened enemies, and when you get into a pinch, use “flashback” to return. However, you don’t run away, you just return to the place you were in, so you need to think carefully about when to go around and when to use it.
Throwing Ultimate’s “Phase Chamber” will cause enemies within range to fly into the void with little damage. Enemies in the void will not attack, but on the contrary, they cannot attack either, so this is also an ability mainly used for escape. Since the cooldown is short, I would like to actively use it in fierce battlefields.
Passive “Slipstream” is also a powerful ability that temporarily increases the movement ability without limit just by sliding, so it seems to be a very troublesome and powerful opponent when used by people who are good at shooting.
The new legend is not the only major new element in the mobile version. You can earn Mastery Points by using Legends and use them to unlock parks. Up to 3 parks can be installed, and you can get a little buff. I think the range of tactics will be even wider than the PC / console version.
In the mobile version, all operations are performed with virtual buttons on the screen, so the game screen tends to be hidden by your finger. In this work, various ideas have been made in terms of comfort accordingly. Not to mention the functions that are common in mobile shooters such as changing the button layout and automatically picking up useful items, there are also functions unique to this work such as the place where the grappling hook of the legend “Pathfinder” is stuck is displayed with a blue circle.
Furthermore, you can switch between the first-person perspective and the third-person perspective like “PUBG”. By pulling the viewpoint backwards compared to the first person, it becomes difficult to hide the part you want to see on the screen during battles. Rest assured that you can also select the mode for the first person only.
In the PC / console version, the release of the legend was obtained by in-game currency or billing, but in the mobile version, 9 initial legends can be obtained as rewards for leveling up and daily login. It’s a pretty bold spec, but I want to change the legends I use depending on my mood and strategy, so it’s pretty nice to be able to unlock all the legends quickly.
There is no big difference in the gameplay of Batrois mode itself, and there is nothing special to mention, so I will omit it. After all, I reconfirmed that it is a big attraction to be able to easily enjoy the experience of “Apex Legends” on mobile.
Not just Batrowa!There is also a mode that you can easily play
Depending on the order of survival, Batrowa tends to take a considerable amount of time, 30-40 minutes per match. When playing games on mobile, I want to feel free to play in a little spare time! I think that there are many scenes, but this work with abundant modes other than Batrowa can enjoy this work even in such a case.
You can easily enjoy shooting in a short time at a team deathmatch with a respawn or an arena, or play a special rule Batrowa. You can play three types of special rules: a rule that automatically recovers within a specific area, a rule that only shotguns and snipers can pick up, and a rule that starts from a state where the area is considerably narrowed. It’s my impression, but honestly it wasn’t very interesting. However, it seems that there is a way to take a break from the usual Batrowa who plays seriously.
In addition, there are more hands-on tutorials and practice modes with shooting training grounds. Therefore, even a complete “Apex Legends” beginner can learn weapons and character control in detail. There is also a weekly challenge mode, where you can earn rewards by completing certain missions such as aim practice at the shooting training ground. To be honest, I want this for the PC / console version too …!
Most cosmetic items such as weapon skins and costumes are limited to the mobile version. This is to prevent users who are already playing the PC / console version from charging twice for the same item in the mobile version. New Battle Passes appear every month, and challenges are updated weekly or daily. You can get themed items.
“Apex Legends Mobile” was a work that you can enjoy the experience of “Apex Legends” that you are enjoying on your PC / console. It is also a good point to be able to divide the play modes such as Batrowa, Crisp and Arena / TDM. At the moment, multiple limited contents are prepared, and mobile limited maps etc. will be released in the future. People who are already enjoying using PCs and consoles may be able to enjoy it with a fresh feeling.
“Apex Legends Mobile” will be distributed for iOS / Android on May 18th.
