Summary
- Apex Legends has made changes to its Promotional Trials, making some objectives easier to achieve, but only up to the Diamond rank.
- The modification adjusts alternative objectives, requiring players to secure fewer top 5 finishes to progress in ranking.
- The update has received mixed reactions from the community, with some advocating for the removal of Promotional Trials altogether.
In a significant update for Apex Legends, Respawn Entertainment has eased the previously stringent requirements of Promotional Trials for ranking up. While the feature was implemented to improve the overall matchmaking experience in Apex Legends, fans have been critical of it since its introduction.
Promotional Trials were a key component of the massive Season 19 update in Apex Legends, representing a pivotal shift in the game's ranking mechanism. These trials mandate players to surpass a series of additional challenges to ascend in rank. This means that even if players accumulate the requisite LP for ranking up, they must successfully navigate through the Promotional Trials objectives to advance. This design was aimed at ensuring that players possess the necessary skills before they progress to higher ranks, ensuring a more consistent and skill-appropriate matchmaking experience.
In a recent tweet, Respawn Entertainment revealed that some of the Promotional Trials in Apex Legends Ranked will now be easier to achieve. For those players who have already exceeded the newly adjusted thresholds of the Promotional Trials, all they need to do is simply participate in another ranked match. Doing so will automatically update their Promotional Trial objectives and, subsequently, their rank, aligning with the revised criteria.
While the recent update to Apex Legends' Promotional Trials brings some ease to players, it's crucial to understand its specific scope. The update does not alter the primary objective of the Promotional Trials; rather, it adjusts the alternative objectives. This means that players are now required to secure fewer top 5 finishes to progress. Furthermore, it's important to note that this modification only benefits players up to the Diamond rank, because alternative objectives aren't available beyond that. For those competing at Diamond and above, the stringent requirement to win an Apex Legends ranked match in order to advance to the next rank remains unchanged.
To no surprise, the update hasn't gone down well in the community, with many continuing to advocate for the abolishment of the Promotional Trials altogether instead of mere tweaks. Promotional Trials were introduced to eradicate the issue of "ratters," that is, players who play extremely passively in order to get a higher standing. However, fans have raised concerns that the issue has been amplified after the introduction of Promotional Trials. The requirement of a win and multiple top 5 finishes pushes players to play even more passively, thereby making it difficult for players to coordinate together as a team. As things stand, the ongoing sentiment in the community is to bring back Apex Legends' Season 13 ranking system, which is considered by many as the pinnacle of Ranked Apex Legends.
Apex Legends
- Released
- February 4, 2019
WHERE TO PLAY
Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play* Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.
Master an ever-growing roster of diverse legends, deep tactical squad play, and bold new innovations that go beyond the Battle Royale experience—all within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Hero Shooter.
This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Respawn Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Source on console/PC, Unreal Engine 4 on mobile
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android, Switch
- Genre(s)
- Battle Royale, First-Person Shooter
- Metascore
- 89
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4, Switch & Xbox One
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
