People have been talking more about this on Reddit and other Apex communities over the past few weeks: are we finally getting close to a balanced meta? There were dozens of comments and counterarguments on a topic on r/apexlegends called “We are so close to a balanced meta.” It’s apparent that a lot of players think the game is getting closer to balance, even if the journey isn’t over yet.
We are so close to a “balanced” meta.
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Why Players Think Apex Is Nearing Balance
1. Fewer Absolute Power Picks
Some people who have been playing for a long time say that the dominance of a few Legends has diminished. Before, a few characters could take over any lobby, but many people think that Respawn’s recent balance fixes have made the extreme outliers less common. There are less “auto-bans” and more good picks in the community.
2. Consistent Mid-Season Adjustments
Respawn’s more aggressive approach to balance changes, not just in full-season updates but also in hotfixes, makes many think that balance is better. They don’t have to wait months to do something anymore. Players are hopeful that the balance will stabilize more rapidly because of all the attention it gets.
3. Elevation of Underutilized Legends
Players often say that Legends that used to be weak or just good in certain situations are now sometimes great in the proper hands. That means that the gap in power has become narrower. The community sees more “off-meta” picks experiencing moments of glory, even if it’s only for a short time.
4. Weapon Balance Getting More Attention
Not just Legends, but weapon tuning has also happened more often. Developers have pointed out weapons that are too powerful and promised bigger adjustments instead of small ones. When both Legends and weapons are more balanced, the meta naturally feels tighter.
Counterpoints: Why Some Doubt the “Balanced” Claim
1. Persistent Meta Biases
Some Legends still have high pick rates, even in a more balanced setting. A common issue on Reddit is that the meta is still too inflexible, with people saying things like “the same few Legends show up every match.”
2. Balance ≠ Perfect Equality
A lot of people in this discussion and other sites have said that balance doesn’t mean that every Legend is the same. Some options will always be better in certain situations. The argument is over whether the disparity is easy to deal with or too much.
3. New Legends and Synergies Disrupt Equilibrium
That balance is always at risk when a new Legend comes out or a big revamp happens. Keeping everything in balance is a constant task, not something that can be done once.
4. Community Frustration Over “Broken Rotations”
Some people on Reddit don’t like the idea of “rotating broken meta,” which means that balance only happens when some Legends get nerfed a lot and others become popular, and so on.
What Developers Are Saying
In a recent Reddit AMA, Respawn designers said that Ash is still very strong. They don’t want to completely neuter her, but they do want to find ways to “tamp down her power and synergies” and make counterplay stronger.
They also talked about a philosophy: “balance does not equal equality.” Instead, they said, “balance means making sure that all Legends feel strong and able to handle any situation.” Apparently, the weapon teams also plan bigger changes (not just tiny changes in numbers) to make sure that no one gun is the best choice.
Conclusion: Close, But Not There Yet
Yes, a lot of Apex Legends players think we are close to a balanced meta. The signals are good: more frequent changes, stronger mid-tier characters, and weapon tuning. But there are also big problems, like entrenched meta picks, fresh Legend disruptions, and the difficulty of balancing a game that is always changing.
