Newcastle's Abilities Explained In New Apex Legends Season 13 Trailer
As is customary during the week before a new Apex Legends season launch, Respawn Entertainment has released the introductory trailer for Season 13's newest legend. The trailer unveils Newcastle (AKA Jackson «Jackie» Williams, Bangalore's brother) in all his armored glory, and gives the rundown of his rook-like abilities in a way that fans have come to expect from these trailers--but this time, there's a twist.
The first thing that will jump out at most fans is the absence of the female Apex announcer who has served as the narrator for every «Meet [Legend]» trailer since the game's launch in 2019. But this time around, the newest legend to hit the Games is being introduced by the person who knows him best, instead of the perky female announcer fans are used to. While it might be embarrassing to be introduced by his little sister, Newcastle definitely had it coming, after faking his death and leading said sister to believe he was gone for good.
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Bangalore's frustration with her brother is palpable in the trailer's voiceover, though it certainly seems like she's pleased to have the opportunity to take said frustration out on him in the ring. She even slips up and nearly calls Newcastle by his real name instead of his Apex Games moniker while detailing his abilities.
Newcastle can use his knockdown shield while reviving and can drag a teammate over a short distance.
A projected energy shield that moves forward across the battlefield following terrain.
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