Apex Legends' first four years have been quite the adventure. While the inclusions of new maps, limited time modes, and legends are to be commended, pitfalls like the failed Arenas game mode and overpowered gameplay elements like Seer and the Charge Rifle should not be forgotten. Despite its shortcomings,Apex Legendshas proven to be quite the mainstay in the battle royale genre.
The game’s fourth anniversary event just so happens to coincide with its 16th season,Revelry. This newest season brings with it a ton of changes not included in the patch notes. Things like the return ofthe fan-favorite point of interest Mirage Voyage(now called “Mirage A Trois”), the addition of festive decorations throughout the maps, and the revelations brought upon by new ambient character dialogue are just a few surprises that await players as they hop into the game. Those who own a certain heirloom set will be pleasantly surprised by a wide variety of new animations.
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From A Simple Kunai To Hope’s Dusk
Wraith’s heirloom setwas the very first of its kind to be included inApex Legends. The set could be found in the base game and includes a special kill quip, banner pose, and most important of all, the Kunai heirloom weapon. Other legend heirloom sets were introduced after Wraith’s, but hers was unique in that its simple animations transitioned fluidly into each other. The nature of these animations also fed into Wraith’s mindset that strong, quick, and fast attacks were the best to take down her foes.
With the advent ofRevelry, Wraith’s Kunai now has a new name: Hope’s Dusk. Apart from the weapon’s name alluding to one of Wraith’s old aliases,Hope’s Dusk has a ton of new animations. Some of the biggest standouts are Wraith opening a folder under her name to inspect a picture of her and Wattson, an animation with her throwing the kunai into a void portal and catching it as it reappears, and quite possibly the rarest animation available, one where a Wraith from another dimension helps the player Wraith grasp her kunai. Most of these animations build upon Wraith’s backstory which was revealed after the heirloom set was first introduced.
Older Heirlooms Could Recieve The Same Treatment
Seeing the number of updates brought to an heirloom weapon introduced back in 2019 is a cause for celebration for other heirloom holders. There is a big chance that Respawn Entertainment might update other heirlooms based on its ever-changing approaches to animation and lore. The animators who work onApex Legendshave been getting better and better with each new iteration of the game. This includes not just heirloom animations, but the various emotes, banner poses, and even promotional material for the game. Likewise,Apex Legends' lorehas constantly been getting deeper. Every season brings with it new stories that show more about the legends and the choices they make.
Updates to older heirloom weapons would put them on par with more recent ones. Bloodhound’s Raven’s Bite axe could have animations and sounds that referencetheir relationship with their uncle Artur or partner, Fuse. Lifeline’s Shock Sticks, which are already great on their own, could have some added inspect animations that allude to her troubled family life. With the number of heirlooms currently available, Respawn Entertainment has a lot of chances to flex its writing and artistic capabilities. Considering the amount of money or luck players need to purchase an heirloom set, it would be much appreciated to have heirloom sets evolve withApex Legends' ever-changing landscape.
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