Discussion: Apex Legends maps out Ranked overhaul for Seasons 31 and 32

[GAMER2GO Newsroom]

Respawn is adding Legend bans, new ranks, a Pro-Am split and scoring changes across Apex Legends Ranked over the next two seasons.

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[YetiJungler]

Emerald is the smartest part of this for me. Diamond has been doing too much work as both the skill gate and the grind wall, so a middle step might actually smooth out the ladder.

[shyPilot]

I agree on the ladder shape, but the scoring change matters more. Removing assists and participations sounds simple, yet it could make team play feel way less muddy than the current RP math.

[steady_orb]

The bigger question is whether flattening kills and placement will stop the weird hot-drop incentives without making passive play optimal. Respawn says they want RP to feel gradual and readable, which is nice, but Apex has a habit of turning every clean system into a ratting contest by week two. The full-kill-RP-for-team-kills part is interesting too, because it should help support players stop feeling like they got punished for not getting the final bullet. Still, if every squad understands the math on day one, people will optimise it fast.

[Kyle_75]

"help support players" is a lovely way to say "let the friend who did nothing cash in". I am sure this will be used in a completely balanced way.

[lynxClutch]

What I want to know is how the division-based entry cost changes will feel in practice. If they make the per-tier gaps too blunt, the new system could still feel spiky even with the flatter RP gains.

[rapid_cookie]

That's my worry too, but at least they're making the lobby tier visible now. Knowing if you're in a Challenger or Goliath match before the dropship loads should be a lot better than getting surprise-taxed after the game.

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