Apex Legends underwent many changes in 2022, including seasonal meta shifts, the addition of four new legends, a ton of collection events, and a new map. While the year was packed with content, no new weapons were added in 2022, and Season 15 featured minimal legend changes. The latest leaks for Apex Legends indicate that 2023 may feature some interesting meta changes and new content.This information is based wholly on leaks and should be taken with a grain of salt.
All leaked Apex Legends Characters
Amassive leak in 2022revealed nine Apex Legends characters, including Newcastle, Vantage, and Catalyst. While the character leaks have so far been true, the names and abilities have been subject to change. A good amount of the characters will likely have different names and abilities if they are even released. These leaks have not been officially confirmed and are subject to change. Here are the leaked characters and their abilities.
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Conduit (Empathic Shielder)
Conduit appears to be a healing legend focusing on shields, capable of healing allies when close and transferring shields.
Scryer (Haunting Stalker)
Scryer seems to be a recon legend with the unique ability to see through enemy perspective. Scyer’s leaked ultimate ability seems very similar to Catalyst’s, so it may be different if they are released.
Ballistic (Apex Arms Dealer)
Ballistic is an offensive legend capable of carrying three weapons and can debuff enemy weapons. Leaks point to Ballistic as theSeason 16 legend, but has not been confirmed and is subject to change.
Jester (Tricky Trapper)
Jester appears to be a skirmisher legend capable of getting in and out of fights quickly, deceiving opponents, and trapping enemies with mines and spectres.
Phantom (Agile Assassin)
Phantom appears to be a mobile legend with a seemingly powerful moveset. Phantom can maneuver quickly and can take an enemy out of the fight briefly.
Uplink (Satellite Savior)
Uplink seems to be a support legend that can heal allies and shield them from being downed within range.
These characters may be seen in 2023, however, since there are expected to be four seasons in the year, some of them will not be released in 2023, if at all. While the previous character leaks were fairly accurate, it is possible that some or all of the listed characters will not be released.
All Apex Legends Weapon Leaks
A number of weapons have been leaked, either from game files or seen in trailers or gameplay previews. Industry insider Thordan Smash recently compiled all the weapon leaks and their origins in aYouTube video. It has been a few seasons with no new weapons and minimal changes, so hopefully, 2023 features new weapons to shake up the meta. These weapon leaks are subject to change and may not be released. Here is everything we know about leaked weapons in Apex Legends.
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Scorpion (Crossbow)
The Scorpion is a crossbow that can be switched between automatic and single-fire. Single-fire mode consumes a whole magazine, but lobs a single projectile that can stick to surfaces and explode.
Maelstrom (Light Machine Gun)
The Maelstrom is a light machine gun that has a unique ability to gain five ammo capacity on each kill. The Maelstrom is within a class of weapons that is already pretty packed, so it is possible it will be altered before release, or will not release at all.
Gemini (Energy Weapon)
The Gemini is an energy SMG that has unique attachment capabilities. It cannot hold energy magazines, however, it can be paired with another Gemini for faster holster and switch times. It can also reload ammo for the stowed Gemini by doing damage with the equipped Gemini.
AAGL Softball (Grenade Launcher)
The Softball is a Titanfall 2 grenade launcher that can do extra damage to shields. The Softball currently has voice lines in Apex Legends and has been seen in a gameplay test. The grenade launcher could switch up the meta drastically, so it is possible that it is reserved for game modes like Arenas or the rumored team deathmatch mode.
Fanatic (Pistols)
The Fanatic is a pistol that uses energy ammo and can be dual-wielded. It can also be charged up like the 30-30 to do more damage. The pistols were included in the Season 9 Genesis Collection Event dev stream, so we may see them in-game in the coming seasons.
Nemesis (Assault Rifle)
The Nemesis is an energy rifle that shoots four-round bursts. The Nemesis can also charge up a bar, switching the weapon to automatic. Leaks indicate that the Nemesis is the Season 16 weapon, but that may be subject to change.
Gameplay Changes
One of the major gameplay change leaks is a class system rework. According to the leaks, new classes will be added along with perks and changes to existing classes. Skirmisher and Defense classes are said to be the new classes. Mirage and Pathfinder are rumored to undergo reworks with these class changes. The class rework would allow legends to be more in tune with their classes, especially with a rapidly growing roster. The information on the class system rework wasshared on Twitterby Thordan Smash.
The new classes in Apex Legends have another leaker putting out info about them…and I’m all for it. Pathfinder finally getting a solid rework baby.pic.twitter.com/sXVIh21R4y
Again, leaks are subject to change and maybe be very different if the content is released. As Apex Legends moves into 2023, even more changes are expected, with seasonal events, new Battle Passes, and more.
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