Lifeline, a trusted Support Legend in Apex Legends, is apparently set to undergo a significant overhaul, as per recent revelations from Osvaldatore, a reliable data miner within the Apex Legends community. Notably, this marks a rare occurrence in the game, where Legends seldom receive reworks during their tenure under Respawn Entertainment's banner.
Traditionally, every season in Apex Legends has brought the excitement of a new Legend, but this pattern appears to be shifting. So, when can we anticipate Lifeline's transformation in Apex Legends?
Although official confirmation remains elusive, Osvaldatore's leaks hint at the arrival of the revamped Lifeline, tentatively known as "Lifeline Reborn," in the live version of Apex Legends by the next year, roughly around Season 22.
As we progress through the seasons, some Legends and their abilities have gradually lost their relevance in the evolving meta. One such character is Lifeline, who has experienced a decline in popularity. This drop in favor is particularly evident since the introduction of Newcastle, which has led to Lifeline becoming one of the less frequently selected Legends.
Newcastle brings a wealth of utility, superior cover, and an arsenal of defensive tools for safeguarding the squad. In contrast, Lifeline primarily relies on her healing drone, D.O.C., which now seems less appealing to players. Additionally, while Lifeline's Combat Revive is exclusive to her toolkit, Newcastle offers a similar revive mechanic that proves to be a safer and more advantageous choice during intense team skirmishes.
In another development within the Apex Legends universe, the Charge Rifle, a projectile-based weapon, is undergoing experimentation with the Turbocharger hop-up attachment. Traditionally reserved for the Havoc and Devotion, the Turbocharger is now being explored as an option for the Charge Rifle, aimed at reducing its wind-up time.
This hop-up was designed to eliminate the sluggish wind-up times of the Havoc and Devotion, effectively transforming them into fully functional rifles and light machine guns. However, the recent modifications to the Charge Rifle have significantly raised the skill ceiling required to wield it. It has shifted from being one of the most commonly used weapons to becoming one of the least favored. If the reported Turbocharger enhancement is implemented, it could breathe new life into the Charge Rifle and make it a more appealing choice for players, given its current sluggish wind-up time.
