Dark Depths Is Apex Legends’ Worst Event Yet

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Apex Legends events can be hit and miss. Sometimes there are exciting Town Takeovers and map-changing updates, and sometimes there are recycled LTMs like Shadow Royale which get a little dull. And then there’s War Games, which was grand in scope but half of the Limited Time Modes were canceled due to technical issues (we still haven’t seen the Killing Time LTM which the developer said it was saving for “another time” by the way).

You can’t cater to everyone’s tastes with every single event, but the latest to hit the game could be the worst yet - and I don’t think this is even a matter of opinion. But to fully understand why Dark Depths is so bad, we’ve got to look back at some of the game’s better offerings.

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First of all, we have Town Takeover events. These permanently change the maps of Apex Legends, adding in huge survey buildings, a power plant filled with toxic waste, or… Trampoline parks? The Old Ways event was probably my favourite (although I am a Bloodhound main at heart), as it delved deep into the technological tracker’s lore while also providing new gameplay experiences. Town Takeovers are exciting and offer permanent changes to the game, something which otherwise only tends to happen with new seasons.

As time has gone on, Collection Events have become more common as well. These revolve around collecting (read: buying) themed cosmetic items for Legends and weapons. However, in addition to the shopping, there’s usually another aspect to the event. Season 10’s Evolution event was a particular high point, adding Rampart’s Town Takeover, Big Maude, as well as giving her a major buff and an heirloom. There was also a prize tracker with some nice