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Apex Legends Reverts Movement Nerf After Fan Backlash

Author : Henry Mar 14,2025

Apex Legends Reverts Movement Nerf After Fan Backlash

Summary

  • Apex Legends reversed a controversial tap-strafing nerf due to player feedback.
  • Respawn acknowledged unintended negative consequences from the Season 23 mid-season update's change.
  • The community celebrated the reversal, appreciating the preservation of skillful movement.

Following player feedback, Apex Legends has reverted a controversial change to tap-strafing. This nerf, introduced in the substantial Season 23 mid-season update (released January 7th with the Astral Anomaly Event), was part of a broader balance update affecting Legends and weapons.

While the patch significantly altered Legends like Mirage and Loba, a seemingly minor "bug fix" regarding tap-strafing sparked considerable community frustration. Respawn implemented a "buffer" that significantly reduced tap-strafing's effectiveness. Tap-strafing, an advanced technique allowing for rapid mid-air directional changes, is crucial for skilled players. Although the change aimed to counter automated movement at high frame rates, many felt it went too far.

Fortunately, Respawn appears to agree. Responding to the backlash, they announced the tap-strafing change's reversal, citing unintended negative consequences. While committed to combating automated workarounds and exploitative gameplay, Respawn stated their intention to preserve skillful movement techniques like tap-strafing.

Apex Legends Reverts Controversial Nerf to Tap-Strafing

This reversal has been widely praised. Apex Legends is renowned for its fluid movement system. While lacking the wall-running of its Titanfall predecessors, players utilize various techniques, including tap-strafing, to create impressive maneuvers. Positive player reactions on Twitter flooded in following Respawn's announcement.

The impact of this reversal remains to be seen. The number of players who quit due to the initial nerf is unknown, as is the potential for the reversion to attract returning players.

This tap-strafing reversal comes amidst other significant events: the mid-season update, the launch of the Astral Anomaly Event (with new cosmetics and a revamped Launch Royale LTM), and Respawn's stated commitment to addressing player feedback. Further updates addressing other concerns are likely in the coming weeks.

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