Apex Legends players & pros alike outraged as Respawn remove tap strafing entirely Twitter: TSM_ImperialHal \/ Twitter: TTrebb \/ Respawn EntertainmentRespawn are removing one of Apex Legends\u2019 most popular movement tricks, tap strafing, in an upcoming patch. However, the decision has been universally condemned by pros and casuals alike, including ImperialHal, Albralelie, iiTzTimmy, Rogue, and more. Tap strafing opened up a world of possibilities for Apex Legends players. Basically, it allowed players to redirect their momentum mid-air, cutting around corners quickly and bamboozling your foes. Combined with Pathfinder grapples and Octane pads, and you could completely break ankles. However, Respawn is nipping the tap strafe tech in the bud; in the upcoming Apex Legends 10.1 patch, tap strafing will be removed. \u201cOur reasoning: It\u2019s inaccessible, lacks readability [and] counterplay, and is exacerbated by movement abilities. The next patch notes will include a more detailed note about this,\u201d the developers said on Twitter. After much consideration and debate, we’ve decided to remove tap-strafing from @playapex in patch 10.1. Our reasoning: It’s inaccessible, lacks readability\/counterplay, and is exacerbated by movement abilities. The next patch notes will include a more detailed note about this. \u2014 Respawn (@Respawn) August 31, 2021 However, just as soon as it was announced, Respawn faced a huge wave of criticism from pros and casuals alike. \u201cActually [the] sh*ttiest decision ever made,\u201d Twitch star Christian \u2018Nokokopuffs\u2019 Feliciano said. Read More: The most popular Apex Legends characters – \u201cWhat a f**ked up day,\u201d fellow streamer Timmy \u2018iiTzTimmy\u2019 An added. Timmy, who is known for his incredible aim and movement tech, posted a montage of his best plays on his Twitter with the tag #SaveTapStrafing, which has since gone viral in the Apex community. With tap strafing being a PC-only tech, players have called on Respawn to balance out the tap strafe change with a nerf to aim assist. \u201cMouse and keyboard is really losing the battle with controller. We have had the ability to outplay taken away from us, against another keyboard player, against a close range controller player,\u201d former pro Tanner \u2018Rogue\u2019 Trebb said. In all seriousness, \u2328\ufe0f is really losing the battle with \ud83c\udfae We have had the ability to outplay taken away from us, against another \u2328\ufe0f player, against a close range \ud83c\udfae player. Eva is INSANE on both but now that we can\u2019t hop around, it\u2019ll be stronger on \ud83c\udfae I\u2019m sad. \u2014 Rogue (@TTrebb) August 31, 2021 \u201cHey guys I think this thing called aim assist lacks accessibility to PC players, lacks large counterplay as it has up to 60% of aimbot, and is exacerbated by using certain weapons. It is very readable but we should look into also changing this,\u201d streamer BirnoOCE said. To everyone upset with what i have said, you know me i dont mind what people play on aka kbm, controller (i use to play pro on controller), a toaster anything! What i do have an issue with is largely skill gap based and generally fun things being removed from the game. \u2014 BirnoOCE (@BirnoOCE) August 31, 2021 \u201cAnother skilled mechanic removed from the game again to favor the casuals. Why am I not surprised,\u201d TSM pro Phillip \u2018ImperialHal\u2019 Dosen said. Another skilled Mechanic removed from the game again to favor the casuals \ud83d\udc4c why am i not surprised ! #SaveTapStrafing #SaveTapStrafing https:\/\/t.co\/YCKS8qOV6X \u2014 ImperialHal (@ImperialHal) August 31, 2021 The tap strafe nerfs comes after developers reined in mechanics like bunnyhop healing. With limited movement tech left in the game \u2014 outside of the basic pads and grapples \u2014 some players have floated jumping to other popular titles. \u201cWelp, what little fun movement outside of a pathfinder grapple we had left is gone. May as well just play Tarkov, Warzone, or Splitgate,\u201d Mac \u2018Albralelie\u2019 Beckwith said. \u201cReally didn\u2019t think you guys would do it especially after how much flak you got for removing bhop healing.\u201d Welp, what little fun movement outside of a pathfinder grapple we had left is gone. May as well just play tarkov, warzone or splitgate. Really didnt think you guys would do it especially after how much flak you got for removing bhop healing. \u2014 TSMFTX Albralelie (@TSM_Albralelie) August 31, 2021 \u201cMovement is a very important element in Apex, please don\u2019t remove it,\u201d popular VTuber \u2018ShibuyaHAL\u2019 said. \u201cProbably the worst decision you guys have made in some time, completely killing the little bit of movement skill that remained within the game,\u201d SCARZ Europe pro Dan \u2018rpr\u2019 U\u0161i\u0107 added. probably the worst decision you guys have made in some time, completely killing the little bit of movement skill that remained within the game \u2014 SZ rpr \ud83d\udc7e (@rpr) August 31, 2021 With the community fighting against tap strafing\u2019s removal, there\u2019s a possibility Respawn has a change of heart on the issue. If not though, the movement tech will be disappearing in just a matter of days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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