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Apex Legends Escape update is live now, including new hero Ash and new map Storm PointPlus tweaks to ranked scoring

Plus tweaks to ranked scoring

A close-up of Ash’s face from an Apex Legends cinematic.

“Storm Point. It’s a place where dreams come true,” says a character at the end ofApex Legends' Escape mode trailer. Given the two preceding minutes, presumably the dreams have to involve being fired into the sky and then stabbing a bunch of dudes.

Apex Legends' new season, including Storm Point map and new character Ash, are all live now.

Here’s the trailer, which is kinetic and violent:

Apex Legends: Escape Gameplay TrailerWatch on YouTube

Apex Legends: Escape Gameplay Trailer

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Imogen’s already been hands-on with Ashlast week, and she found the new human-brained robot a speedy, offensive character that nevertheless didn’t feel overpowered.

Respawn have also detailed all of thenew features this season in their Escape patch notes. That includes details of the new weapon, the Combat Advanced Round submachine gun, which accepts Light or Heavy mags. They’ve also made a bunch of tweaks to ranked battle royale and arena modes, in part to how players are rewarded for kills.

Imogen also hada go on the map, and appreciated it for being a gorgeous, sunny beach-set locale. “I don’t wanna see any more maps that are just dusty floors with concrete walls.” Too right.

Escape is live now, so if you’re hopping in tonight, have a read of Ollie’sAsh abilities guide. It breaks the new character’s powers and backstory down in detail.