Developers of Apex Legends have reacted after a handful of players complained that the game added too many female Legends, as Loba and Rampart could be followed by another female character.
Apex Legends’ character pool is as diverse as any we’ve seen in any hero-based game. From humans to robots, non-binary to Pathfinder, it really has it all. However, a small minority of players are negative about the back-to-back female supplements.
Season 5 added Loba, while Season 6 saw Rampart thrown into the mix. Although not confirmed, appearances from the beginning of season 7 suggest that the next addition may be female as well.
The new season of Apex Legends has given fans the chance to finally play as Rampart.
Three consecutive female legends have, for some reason, frustrated some Apex players, with one saying, “I did not know I was playing a feminist game … Might as well just put a pink dress on Revenant.”
The above comments were quoted by many who hit back at the player and encouraged them to just enjoy the game, and let others do the same.
Developers of Apex Legends were soon drawn into the conversation, with design director Jason McCord actually confirming that a brief discussion about female Legends took place internally.
“We actually had a very short conversation about this,” he said. “‘Think people will be crazy that there are these many female legends in a row?’ “Uhhh, maybe? Who cares?” “Agree to vote – to continue”.
We actually had a very short conversation about this …
“Think people will be crazy that there are these many female legends in a row?”
“Uhhh, maybe? Who cares?”
“End – Continue” https://t.co/MPvXKOMdu5
– Jason McCord (@MonsterclipRSPN) August 22, 2020
Apex Legends writer Tom Casiello also mocked the early criticism, saying, “If you’re the kind of person who keeps track of how many male Legends there are, versus how many female Legends there are, I might suggest an alternative hobby?”
If you’re the kind of person who keeps track of how many male legends there are then how many female legends there are, would I suggest an alternative hobby? There are plenty to choose from that are far more meaningful and productive than “Keeper of the Gender Scorecard”. https://t.co/GgRtglJ3px
– Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) August 22, 2020
Of course, it’s impossible to please everyone, but most players agree that the new Legends consistently vary the gameplay and meta of Apex Legends, and that’s what really makes the game so much fun for its millions of fans.
