Apex Legends devs looking into OP punches that are like MW2\u2019s Commando Respawn EntertainmentAs Apex Legends continues to evolve, the punching mechanic remains an integral part of gameplay, although players, and now Respawn, have noticed that it can be a little overpowered. With Apex Legends\u2019 newest Collection event, Genesis now complete, we\u2019re in the final stretch of Season 9. Part of this is the Thrillseekers mini-event. Bringing us an all-new series of limited-time skins, as well as new Arenas map, Overflow, and it\u2019s a good one. Coming into the event, though, there\u2019s something that players are begging Respawn to nerf. No, it isn\u2019t the Spitfire or EVA-8 \u2013 it\u2019s the (not so) humble punch mechanic. Apex Legends punch is OP Often when players are fighting along the boundaries of the ring, the temptation to punch people out into the flames for a quick and easy kill is all too real. However, one player has shown just how insane the melee attack is in a Twitter clip. In a 1v1 against an enemy Wraith, the enemy is able to land multiple hits on them, despite the massive distance between each player. Stating \u201cyeah punching isn\u2019t an issue at all,\u201d the clip went viral on Twitter. Yeah punching isn’t an issue at all @PlayApex pic.twitter.com\/bWcrdu3v2R \u2014 Light (@lightstarjo) July 14, 2021 Respawn \u201clooking into\u201d OP punches In response, Apex Legends Producer, Josh Medina, has confirmed that the devs will be checking the One Punch Man-style punches. Read More: How to fix Apex Legends Code: Wheel error – \u201cReminds me of commando and Tac Knife,\u201d he notes, referencing the infamous Commando perk from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Designed to increase melee distance, players could hit you with a knife attack from ridiculous distances. \u201cI\u2019ll see if anyone has looked into this,\u201d he said. Reminds me of commando and Tac Knife \ud83d\udd2a lol I\u2019ll see if anyone has looked into this \u2014 Josh Medina (@lowkeydbjosh) July 14, 2021 So if you\u2019re sick to death of tagged by melee attacks from way too far away, Respawn are on the case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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