EA cancels unpopular Apex Legends battle pass change following outcry

videogameschronicle.com:

Electronic Arts has revised its plans to shake-up the Apex Legends battle pass experience following a backlash from fans.

Starting with Season 22, there will be two $10 battle passes per season rather than one, and EA was planning to remove the ability to purchase premium battle passes using the game’s virtual currency, Apex Coins.

But following an outcry from players, it confirmed on Wednesday that this will no longer be the case when Season 22 launches on August 6.

“You’ve spoken, and we’ve listened,” EA said. “With the release of Season 22 we will restore the ability to get the Premium Battle Pass for 950 Apex Coins. We recognize that we could have handled the Battle Pass changes better-that’s on us.”

“You’ll be able to earn enough Apex Coins via the Battle Pass to get future passes,” it added.

While Apex Legend’s battle pass currently runs for the whole season and has 110 levels, going forward, each season will offer two battle passes, one for each split, with both including 60 levels.

With the launch of Season 22, the first premium battle pass will be unlockable by completing a series of “simple in-game challenges”. Starting with the second split on September 17, premium battle passes will be available for 950 Apex Coins.

“Moving forward, we recognize that we need to be more timely, transparent, and consistent in our communications with you,” EA’s statement added.

“Your priorities are our priorities: cheaters, game stability, and quality of life updates are top of mind. We need to get better and it’s why we’re acknowledging them here.

“As a next step, there are a number of improvements and game stability bug fixes coming in Season 22 that will be outlined in the Patch Notes dropping on August 5th.

“Thank you again for all of your passion and time in Apex Legends, because we couldn’t do this without you.”