Respawn Entertainment has reverted Apex Legends'Latest changes to the Battle Pass following player backlash.
Earlier this month, the developer revealed that it would be updating the battle royale's full-season battle pass system, splitting it into two. The first “half-season” would launch at the start of Season 22, then the second would launch during the middle of the season, with each featuring 60 tiers of rewards, rather than the usual 110.
The changes would also have removed the ability to purchase the Battle Pass with Apex Coins (a currency earned within the pass itself) and instead forced players to pay real money for them at $9.99 / £8.99 for a “half-season.” An optional $19.99 / £17.99 Premium+ track was also revealed, which would have replaced the Premium Bundle.
The players were quick to show their discontent with the changes, which they saw Apex Legends The review was bombarded on Steam with over 81,659 negative reviews at the time of writing.
Following the backlash, Respawn has now reverted the changes.
“You've spoken and we've listened,” Respawn said in a recent post on X/Twitter, before confirming that it will restore the ability to purchase the Premium Battle Pass for 950 Apex Coins with the launch of Season 22.
“We recognize that we could have handled the Battle Pass changes better, that's on us,” the studio added. “Our intention is to improve the value and overall experience across all of our Battle Pass offerings.”
Respawn then offered a rundown of what it intends to change for Season 22. When the new system launches on August 6, the developer will give players the chance to earn the Premium Battle Pass, which can be unlocked by “completing a series of simple in-game challenges.”
When Split 2, the second Battle Pass, launches on September 17, players will be able to earn Premium Battle Passes the same way as before: by using 950 Apex Coins.
He also explained that the Battle Pass options will now include better rewards, and with the new challenges, it will be faster to complete with only 60 levels.
“Looking forward, we recognize that we need to be more timely, transparent, and consistent in our communications with you,” Respawn added. “Your priorities are our priorities – cheaters, game stability, and quality of life updates are our top concerns. We need to do better, and that's why we're acknowledging you here.”
