What Not To Expect From The Apex Legends ALGS Playoffs
Apex Legends esports is back! It’s almost hard to believe, but nearly three years after the last in-person Apex Legends competition, teams are gathering in Stockholm for the ALGS’ first ever LAN this weekend. Pinch yourself, this is really happening. There’s a lot of buzz from the Apex esports community, and of course the players are excited to finally meet their opponents - and in many cases, their teammates - for the first time in the flesh.
These players have been friendly rivals for years, but Apex launched its esports scene at the most unfortunate time; it coincided with worldwide lockdowns due to the pandemic. Everything has been building to this, the ALGS’ first in-person LAN event. Never has there been more excitement for an Apex Legends tournament, barring perhaps the Preseason Invitational in Poland. We’re all expecting sweaty lobbies, off-meta Legend picks, and maybe even some arguments as emotions rise while players are competing in the same room for the first time. But here’s a few things not to expect from the ALGS Playoffs:
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Yes, yes, it’s all very exciting. Apex Legends’ Newcastle will be joining the games in Season 13, but he won’t be partaking in the Playoffs this weekend. This may seem obvious - and he might not even join future events if his kit isn’t good enough - but for the avoidance of doubt, he won’t be partaking in this weekend’s action.
In case you were wondering, neither will the new sea monster POI. That would be too much of a buff for Dude’s Night Out (formerly ESA). That’s a joke, this isn’t out yet either.
We’ve also got no Geordie competitors as far as I can tell, so there’ll be no Newcastle representation in any sense of the word
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