A leak has revealed new details about the upcoming Battle Pass in Apex Legends. It seems that the model will closely follow that of competitor Fortnite and will be available in two different variants.
What was found: According to the GamingIntel website, data miners have discovered some lines in the Apex Legends game files that indicate different versions of the Battle Pass:
- Files marked “free”
- Files marked “level_diamond”
While “free” apparently indicates a free Battle Pass, it is likely that “diamond” refers to a paid version.
The Battle Pass of Apex Legends
Why two versions? In the Battle Royale hit Fortnite, the Battle Pass is divided into free tasks and those that can only be unlocked by paying.
The free version contains fewer unlockable content. Anyone who wants to unlock all features of the Battle Pass must pay.
With the paid Battle Pass, Fortnite has established a strong financial base that generates revenue alongside skins. However, Fortnite is currently giving away its latest Battle Pass.
Since Apex Legends is also free and relies on cosmetics, it is likely that the Battle Pass will be monetized in a similar way.
What does the Battle Pass offer? Apex Legends plans to introduce Seasons starting in March, which are expected to run similarly to those in Fortnite. A roadmap has been published showing what is to come in the first year. New features include:
- new weapons, two of which we already know about
- new legends, two of which have already been leaked
- new loot and new maps
Which content the paid Battle Pass will include and which will be free is not fully known yet. However, it is likely that maps and weapons will be part of the free updates.
How reliable is the information? Since the information comes from a leak and the extraction of unpublished game files, it is not 100% reliable. However, the GamingIntel website often provides reliable information.
You will find out how accurate this information is in March. The first season along with the Battle Pass is supposed to start then.
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