Apex Heirloom Bug Puts Ash Players At A Disadvantage, Prompting "Pay-To-Lose" Complaints

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A bug appears to make Ash's movement much louder when the Heirloom Weapon is equipped.

By Claire Lewis on

Apex Legends players were thrilled that the «pay-to-win» Splash Zone Flatline skin was fixed via a patch released earlier this week, but the celebration was short-lived, as it soon became clear that another cosmetic item from the Sun Squad Collection Event had unintentionally nerfed Ash: her Heirloom Set.

The artificial assassin's long-awaited Heirloom Weapon, the Strongest Link, was initially met with praise when it was released as part of the Sun Squad Collection Event. But it's now clear that something is amiss, as players have begun noticing Ash's movement is significantly louder with the nunchaku-like weapon equipped. Some players are referring to the pricey weapon as a «pay-to-lose» cosmetic.

Apex Legends is no stranger to audio issues, especially when it comes to footsteps. But this bug marks the first time a Heirloom Weapon has ever caused significant audio issues. Players testing the bug have posted the results on Reddit, with one poster even uploading a video to demonstrate the issue.

Ash is one of the quieter characters in the game when it comes to movement. Her untraditional feet means players are unlikely to make a loud ruckus unless they're sliding across concrete/metal or splashing through water. When crouched, Ash moves almost silently, and even when moving normally, she's between five and eight decibels quieter than the other legends.

But with the Strongest Link equipped, Ash's footsteps become much louder. The effect is present even when moving through grass or sand, which tend to be the quietest types of terrain players encounter in the game. Even worse, the audio bug is still present even when Ash is