Apex Legends Trials Major Ranked Change

Alright, let’s dive into this whirlwind of Apex Legends matchmaking changes. Respawn, still figuring things out, slapped a temporary matchmaking tweak for the elite Masters and Predator players. This whole shindig’s coming right before Season 26 kicks off in August. Honestly, it’s kind of a big deal for those hardcore gamers.

Ranked has been the shiny crown of Apex Legends for ages. Some folks live for the thrill of climbing up to Predator status. But it’s been a rocky road, no joke. Loads of tweaks have happened over time. And now, with the new season peeking over the horizon, Respawn’s teasing us with another attempt to, I dunno, smooth the bumps of this virtual rollercoaster?

Anyway, they’re running this matchmaking experiment. It’s a bit of a game-changer and, sure, it’s ruffling some feathers. Masters and Predators are now stuck playing with folks from Diamond 1 and up. Don’t even bother asking if your Bronze friend can tag along—they’re locked out for now. Apparently, people begged for this? Guess mismatched teams were the bane of many a player’s existence.

I should probably mention that, yep, you might still see these top dogs in lower-tier matches. Kinda crazy, right? If you’ve got a high-ranked buddy in your squad, you might end up facing Predators. I mean, imagine the chaos!

How is this gonna change the game? Not sure. For the bigwigs (like Respawn), this could mean tackling long queue times. It’s like, you want fair matches, but then you’re stuck waiting forever. If nobody sticks around because of the wait, what’s the point?

So, okay, fingers crossed this trial makes the Season 25 wrap-up a bit more… balanced? Better? The developers are hinting at new Ranked updates for Season 26 too. Will this matchmaking kerfuffle stick around? Hard to say. For now, I’m just watching the drama unfold. Let’s hope it doesn’t turn into a complete traffic jam of gaming queues.