If there’s one banner that most Apex Legends players can probably get behind, it’s the banner for new content in Apex Legends. And in one week’s time, those players will be getting their wish. Changes will becoming to Season 16 that will impact not only the Legends and how they’re played but the weapons and, possibly, the meta that’s gripped us since the Season began.
Generally, a new season means a new hero. But this time, Respawn has stepped out of their usual ritual to bring the player base something a little fresher. Those changes include:
All New Apex Legends Class Perks and Changes (February 2023)
One of the changes that I’m personally most looking forward to is theRemastered Class System. This is something that’s been hinted at for a long time, and it’s exciting to see what Respawn has done with it.
There are 5 new classes: Assault, Skirmisher, Recon, Support, and Controller. All legends will fall into one of these silos. Here’s what each class does:
The Assault Class in Apex Legends, Explained
The Assault Class in Apex Legends is occupied by our damage-dealing heroes:
It’s no surprise to see them here, as each of these Legends has offensive abilities that allow their team to make a push. These legends willreceive two new perks.
The Skirmisher Class in Apex Legends, Explained
The Skirmisher Class is occupied by:
These heroes excel at one specific tactic: getting in, doing damage (and ideally securing a kill), then getting out. They’re all legends, with movements, abilities and perfect for the solo player… or Twitch streamer.
Unfortunately, Skirmishers will only get one new perk:
The Recon Class in Apex Legends, Explained
I always love Recon Legends on my squad, and they’re finally getting some love. Recon Legends are:
Of course, Recon Legends are the legends that can scan and find enemies on the field. Vantage is the weakest at this, but she still counts, right? As for their new perk, it’s an interesting one.
The tradeoff? Every enemy team will know precisely where they were scanned from. That means that scanning will require a little more tactical thought than before, but at least you’ll know precisely where your enemies are coming from.
The Support Class in Apex Legends, Explained
The Support class has always felt a little… under-loved, especially with how utterly mediocre Lifeline’s ultimate is. But now they’re getting some significant utility buffs. The Support Legends are:
The gang’s all here. These legends excel at either providing barriers, offering quick revives, or getting you kitted out. And their perks further complement that distinction:
Technically, the Recon Perk should be the best one available… but I can’t overstate how thrilled I am about the second Support Perk.
The Controller Class in Apex Legends, Explained
The final class is the Controller Class, which is all about holding (or controlling, I guess) a point. These legends are:
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No one’s surprised to see these names here, I’m sure. Each of these legends has an ability that either helps secure a building using traps or provides barriers. But if you’ve ever played with a turtle build, you know that their one weakness is moving their fort to the next ring. Fortunately, their new perk has it covered.
Will these class changes impact who you pick in the upcoming season? Are you happy with the improvements? I certainly am. It’s not a massive change, but it will undoubtedly have an impact on the new season.
Daphne Fama
A Staff Writer at Prima Games since 2022, Daphne Fama spends an inordinate amount playing games of all stripes but has a soft spot for horror, FPS, and RPGs. When she’s not gaming, she’s an author and member of the Horror Writers Association with a debut novel coming out in 2025. In a previous life, she was an attorney but found she preferred fiction to contracts and forms
