When Apex Legends Season 20 dropped earlier this year with a ton of new content, a Game Informer feature video (mistakenly) gave fans a first-hand look at the next legend named Alter. This was an official reveal of sorts, which is uncommon for Respawn’s battle royale game that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. However, what is quite common for Apex Legends is data mining and leaks for new maps, skins, mythic items, and limited time modes.
This time around, the leakers have gone a step further to reveal all there is to know about the next legend, Alter, in Apex Legends.
Apex Legends Alter: Release Date (Expected)
Respawn previously confirmed that Apex Legends Season 21 will see the launch of a new Skirmisher legend. Now, Twitter (now X) user Osvaldatore, who has a proven track record for sharing unreleased content and hints for upcoming Apex Legends content, has posted an official in-game image of Alter.
This means Alter might be the next new Skirmisher legend who is expected to arrive with the release of Apex Legends Season 21, possibly on May 7, 2024.
Apex Legends Alter: Abilities Overview
If you scroll below and gander at the X post, you will see Alter in all their emo glory. They exude a cyberpunk-ish vibe with green hair and a prosthetic appendage emerging from their backside. Talking about backsides, I highly suggest you read about Eve’s backside and the care Stellar Blade devs put into designing it. Stellar Blade demo is out now.
Alter’s pink appendage reminds me of Doc Ock (from Spider-Man); her appearance not so much. Robotic modification of some type seems to be involved in Alter’s character design. It will first appear in-game as a lobby teaser later next month, as per data miners on X.
Apart from Alter’s avatar, the tipster also shared an in-game screenshot of their abilities in Apex Legends:
Passive: Gift from the Rift
Can remotely interact with a deathbox to claim one item. It cannot be an armor. Imagine the endless possibilities this ability can have – gun or shield swapping, access to ammo in end circles, red tier weapons, meds, and more without leaving your spot.
Tactical: Void Passage
Creates a portal passageway through a surface.
Although it may sound simple, I will have to see this ability in action to understand its true nature. Is it a wraith portal that goes through walls? Rotation possibility without being shot or seen? We will have to find out.
Ultimate: Void Nexus
Create a regroup point that all allies can remotely interact with to open a phase tunnel back to that location.
I know this sounds a lot like Revenant’s Death Totem before the legend got a rework to become a shield tank. It sounds more like a point that each legend can look at and open new portals to get to safety in times of need. Pretty strong if you ask me.
If you ask me, those abilities seem to be a mash-up of Loba’s Black Market, Wraith’s portal (aka Dimensional Rift), and pre-rework Revenant’s Death Totem. The ultimate sounds a bit different, though, as you might be able to make a new portal opening to the ult point when it’s cast to regroup with your teammates.
These abilities sure sound interesting, and I can’t wait to see what potential Alter (if that is even their official name) has in the competitive scene.
Can it fill the void that Ash couldn’t in the competitive circuit? What will be Alter’s perks in Apex Legends? What are your thoughts on the next legend? Tell us in the comments.
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