I may play from time to time, but I currently have the game uninstalled. I will continue uploading challenge runs of various games and streaming just not on Apex. Thank you all for supporting me over the years I love you all
It's honestly sad how far apex has fallen off and how much the higher-ups are refusing to make it better in any way. I genuinely do hope they change it soon, it needs it so bad
It's super sad, but at this point all of us have to start leaving and giving up on the game. Cause honestly this game can not in any shape or form be played competetively for a long session. And it's lost much of its former joy and glory. I keep wanting it to be "back" and keep getting dissapointed. Just find another shooter
Biggest game during the shutdown to being a shell of it's old self. Just sick n tired giving this game chances when they smack us in the face over n over again. See yall in fortnite, deadlock or marbels. APEX MADE ME GET ON MNK AFTER 15 YEARS TO PLAY NEW GAMES and thank God it did. Until I can solo q and just feel like the game itself had love n care again, farewell
It’s sad how cheap EA is with Apex. They’re just going to let it fizzle out and don’t even seem to care. They got the best BR gameplay on the market and they treat it like it’s a $500 used car.
He literally said everything so perfectly that I wish I could send this video directly to the head of EA. I have so much passion for Apex and I still play daily as a kill grinder but I've experienced so much burnt out these last 2 seasons that I've considered quitting sometimes. Sadly there just isn't a game like Apex for me
Same here, kill grinder too.. I play solo since Day ONE.. I promised myself to atleast do 10k on Crypto (currently at 9600+) I dont know what I will do after that. Since solo players arent advantaged in this game.. It's getting very complicated to have fun actually, with these teammates who are most of the times not up to your level or the enemies who are much stronger than your 2 dumb randoms. Letting you most of the times do a 1v3. Will continue to play, i guess.. Merry Christmas bro
after a taste of THE FINALS, my desire to play apex completely evaporated. i know they're different games, but god is it the breath of fresh air that i needed
@@mav9987Same. I will say the movement is not satisfactory personally and Apex wins over that regard imo.. but then The FINALS allows me to have fun with many modes and comboing gadgets/weapons that most games only offer partially but not all at once, and customizations of weapons and skins is extensive to be cool tbh. Even if The FINALS may have flaws with balancing, bugs, and admittedly the occasional blatant cheaters -- Apex has kinda already went down the worst on those aspects anyway, and it's not as impactful with this game.
I’ve never really taken to this guy. Didn’t dislike him, just not my thing viewing-wise. But man, this video. Class, heart, passion, honesty, humility… I get why he is so appreciated by the community. Weird how he completely nails so many things in ways I wouldn’t have been able to articulate. Truly a bittersweet watch.
same, I don't really watch any video game content creators, especially competitive players that play in a way that I could never, but if anyone in charge of making Apex grow needs to see a voice from the community, I hope they see this
All the best for you in the future, Wattos. Apex was just a step in your career. You as a person are much more. Perhaps EA will change their mind somehow at some point.
wouldnt keep our hopes up, EA aswell as Epic let surten games die even when they still have a huge player base they just leech for cash and let the games die
Dude, you've been tugging this line for so long and I really appreciate it. For us that really loved this game, we all hoped and believed it could reach even greater heights and it's beyond tragic that it seems those dreams will never be realized. You're a true G! Thanks man.
I also want to highlight something that nobody speaks of: *the lore!* As a day 1 player I agree all the technical problems this game have (audio, servers, cheaters, matchmaking etc.) But for me lore was the thing that kept my interest 4 full years. A universe (Titanfall) with unlimited potential, untold stories of it unraveled with all the trailers we get, comics, in-game communication of the legends (when they thank each other etc.), co-op story mode in season 5, all the in-game teasers we had for the next season... list goes on. Now they don't even try to do something with it and this was my final branch to hold on to this game. Idk maybe if EA/Respawn makes a TV series for this universe I'd still follow but I guess *playing* in this universe is finished for me.
The lore is dumb it’s just random stories with random characters lol have you never played a game that has a legitimate story? Or watched a movie? Or read the f***** Foot Book as a kid? 💀
The lore died after they started adding plot holes, annoying characters and a fkn love triangle arc? It’s like they don’t care. But I’ll tell u when they did care. In the pathfinder lore book some things were confirmed, specifically about wraith and wattson. It explains labs and the shattered forest on kings canyon. Lore for a minor location that has not been in the game for over a year at that point. But the biggest clue to how they cared. In the wraith part it reveals her real name. Reneé Hope Blasey. Insignificant right? Wrong! In the critically acclaimed mission in titanfall 2 effect and cause there are several audio logs scattered around the level, hidden Easter eggs that do nothing except expand the lore. One of them has a recurring character, Dr Jefferson Boyle who in his last log says the line “see you soon Hope”, capital H is significant as it indicates a name. This takes place on the Planet Typhon that houses no civilians, strictly military. Wraith was born on Typhon so she has to be the daughter of military or research personel. You see where I’m going either this. They had the care to tie a major character in apex to a minor character in titanfall 2 who is only present in Easter egg audio logs to flesh out the lore. That’s how much they used to care. Not anymore.
I'm a very casual player who doesn't even play ranked and what you're saying is absolutely true. if the competitive players aren't happy with the game, I can't say the casuals have it much better either.
Because of what Hiswattson said. Apex is playing both sides. They removed arenas and made casuals mad. Then they are not fully committing to the competitive side. They can't make up their mind on who they want to make happy.
they dont know what they are doing tbh, rank is try harders and cheaters, you get paired with the most casual players in a really high competitive lobby, in pubs you get matched against noobs or bots, when they match you against your level its always higher as he said, they add and remove modes instead of keep them, solos, duos, trios and quads can be keep, fortnite have the 4, for rank they have the same modes, i played fortnite and is really fun in rank once you reach siver 1 you start to compete as in apex against good players, they add new modes and delete it as soon as they add it instead of keep them one season long or half split, original fortnite still a thing, original apex dissapear after two weeks, revival came some time and suddenly remove them, limited time events also come and go, i only play rank and i can tell you rank system is bad with all cheaters and try harders you get, some doesnt even bother in hide they are cheating, i can assuere you between those try harders there are cheaters too
I used to LOVE Arenas. I'm a good player, so I'm always better than my teammates. But in Arenas I could at least win no my own. With Arenas gone, the game is just miserable. The game INTENTIONALLY matches you with very bad players as teammates. It's a miserable experience.
@@Notthecitytheworld Arenas matchmaking was very bad too. I remember going for Win Streaks in Arenas, and the more wins I got, the worst teammates I got. I was literally level 200 getting Level ONE and Level FIVE teammates, being forced to lose. The game does not care about fun, it just Forces you to win, then lose, win then lose.
@@Notthecitytheworld Man as a new player I loved Arenas. It was a good gamemode to catapult you into BR if you wanted. And good for casual in general. They cared too much about "spreading their playerbase thin" that they straight up made that portion of the playerbase quit altogether (Like me). I never liked the BR and the 3rd 4th 5th partying BS.
Heartfelt near the end. Dont be to hard on yourself, you got a chance and took it firmly with both hands. You can be proud of that. Hope to see you succeed in anything you put your mind to.
Hit the nail right on the head with this one, maybe one day Apex will recover. Been feeling the exact same for a couple years now, seeing more and more creators/streamers leave Apex has me really thinking it might be time for me as well. Wishing you success in anything you decide to do brother 🖤
As a day 1 player, I agree with everything in the video. I myself has also stop playing apex. The love for the game is there, just want the game to be better.
season 13 split 1 was so great, and then it all went downfall. it was so inspiring to me to watch pro tournaments in like season 4 and how stacked it was with like 15 teams on last circles, and season 13 split 1 gave me that experience like in those pro matches, but in gold lobbies. it was such a peak experience which I wouldn't get otherwise, I loved it immensely
the eomm thing is super true because i was moving for about the past month and couldnt use my computer. Today I finally set it up and when i loaded in i was getting people who were worse than the bots in bot royale even though i have reached diamond, have 13k kills on maggie and 25k career kills and nearly a 3kd
This was honestly broken down utterly beautifully. When I load up alone after a few days it’s like fighting literal robots. And then once I win. I get off cause I know what’s about to happen. I find faide and get put in a montage without my consent
It’s so tragic watching a game with this much potential die to neglect. When the people who’ve loved this game to death for years start pointing out that it’s hitting rock bottom, you know it’s likely too late. It could have been so much greater, it’s sad to see it go.
Being subbed for 3 years on twitch, I can say I will watch and support whatever you decide in 2025. On days I feel like laying in bed all day, having your stream on in the mornings gives me a jumpstart to the morning. Your energy and the community makes me smile on tough days. Thank you for all that you do for your community. Merry Christmas Wattos and chat Plink
All the best in the future dude. I quit Apex a while back but your presence was certainly felt in the community and youve made your mark. Onto the next
I loved apex legends. I was so heavily invested. Started posting TikTok’s and YT clips because I was so obsessed with the game. Now I feel like I was robbed of my time, energy and money I put into the game. Flat out feels like robbery, it’s not the same game we loved and was neglected and left in the cold to make passive income until it dies. I have multiple heirlooms, and thousands of hours after work and weekends. I’m not alone, and for the hundreds of thousands to millions that are in a similar position EA has failed Respawn, Apex, and all of us.
You've always been one of my favorites to watch play the game. It's been great watching your growth as well over the years. Whatever you decide to do moving forward, best of luck, and I will be tuning in!
i started playing the game in season 8 and i instantly became hooked. seeing what the game has become since then is genuinely depressing. knowing something so great is in arms reach for EA/Respawn but they refuse to do anything besides let the game die sucks. no other games provides what apex does in regards to feel and just gameplay overall and seeing them still put in collection events over new modes or actual content hurts :/
Will always support you, man. Your content has been a source of comfort through some tough times, and it's been touching to see how much you've given back to the community. I know you'll be successful in whatever you pivot to, and I'm excited to see what's next. Cheers
I'm a Brazilian who loves your APex legends Lives, whenever I could I would watch for hours, I fell in love with the game because of your Apex lives even though I don't understand much English but I hope you never stop, a very special fan of yours and and Merry Christmas ^^
cant wait to see where to content and Channel goes. Like many have said Apex was just one step in your carrier. You still have so many supporters and i look forward to the next steps. Thank you! i really hope EA listens for once and makes a change or anything more than (More battle pass changes)
You’re such a humble guy that I’m so glad you’ve reached so far and you’re in a position to help your family. You’re essentially us if we were in your shoes. God bless your heart and fingers crossed for Apex Legends!
Lot of respect for your passion over the years. Never forget how you stepped on the scene as a young buck and changed this game’s play style or whatever the right word is. Can’t wait for more content from you.
I've been an Apex player since day 1, no cap. It has been an important game with long gaming nights with friends, and intense comp scene throught the year. It's so sad having this indifference.
Huge respect to you man. Been watching for so long and you’ve matured very well. This video is 10000% spot on. EA is greedy and ALGS is its last cow it will milk. It’ll literally take everyone to stop playing for them to make real change. Would be nice if ALGS players stood up like this like Hal and Sweet. Imagine if they all walked out in Japan (I know they won’t. Money has them trapped) Thanks for the content, HisWattson.
Man, I remember playing the hell out of this game during COVID with my friends, sadly those days will never come back. Thanks for this amazing video, you really covered everything.
eh, whatever match making system is used, its always complained about. Its just noise and an excuse people use for why games arent fun. Compalin when its eomm, skill-based, or none.
I’d rather sbmm as it isn’t abusable. Everyone is in their skill bracket. With EOMM, well that breaks once you know it’s there. All you have to do is throw 20 games and you’ll get a bot lobby.
@@stcosyemthat’s not entirely true. It’s been a growing burden is fps games for the last 5-10 yrs. It’s an excuse but it also has some backing. We havnt seen many new releases with low attention to matchmaking besides xdefiant and tbh. That was probably the best part of that game.
As someone who's been playing since day one, ranked has always been my main focus. I hit Predator for the first time on PC in Season 19, and I haven’t looked back since. I’ll try out new game modes occasionally, but nothing compares to the grind of ranked. It’s straightforward, competitive, and the most rewarding grind out there, if you are good enough to get pred though.
Quit apex about 2 seasons ago because of the lack of content, horrible laggy sweaty servers, and the only thing they were focusing on was the store and their overpriced skins. As someone who’s gotten masters twice, diamond countless times, the game itself was so much fun, until it wasn’t. It’s like eating your favourite meal EVERYDAY with no changes made to spice it up, one day it just doesn’t hit the same and you move on regardless of how much you liked it in the first place. Unfortunately, that’s apex in a nutshell. Sad cause I’ve spent so much time and money on that game but it’s just a lesson learnt in the end, which is don’t give these greedy companies your time and money. Go play multiple games so you know which devs acc put care into their game.
I’ve played since season 3 and still play mostly as a way to keep in touch with my college buddies. And we wish it would do more like you’re talking about because we’ve gotten tired of it, but we still love the core mechanics. Thanks for making this video.
I think this video has confirmed the death of Apex. Sure, the competitive scene still attracts viewers and the prize money is still high, but Wattson is the biggest appeal to both competitive players AND casuals. I think him releasing this video very much reflects where both audiences stand and I would not be surprised if this date marks the beginning of the end.
Gaming merchant was terrible , had awful advice and was motivated by revenue and ads (plenty of sponsored games) bad at the game and just generally didn’t provide anything for apex
@@TurboG40He wasn't good of a player (but better than the average player). But you cant lie and say he didnt have the info lol. He was the go to guy for apex information before Bobz/Thordan smash. I agree with everything else though.
Insanely well thought out and concise. Every point made sense with genuine backing of proof. Such a breath kf fresh air compared to other pros just moaning on saying Apex is dead. Nice to be able to point to a video which clearly explains it that's not just a "woe is me, this game is dying"
It's sad to see Apex as it is now. There's a thought that I've had that goes along with the points made in the the video of why Apex is hurting so much, and while it may seem like a personal complaint hear me out. The last shield update when Respawn took out blue and purple armor off the ground or armor swapping switching to only leveling up mainly by damage and maybe points hurt it more than most people realize. That along with the EOMM match match making makes it hard on new and average to below average players to last long in a game, especially if most squads all drop in one area. If someone's having a bad day/ session they'll just die quickly. There's no helping a teammates/friends, letting them take purple or blue armor to help keep them alive. It feels like they raised the bar to be able to enjoy the game.
My only take away here is how AWESOME that Halo Apex mod looks. As someone who went from one dying game franchise to what is now another dying game, it is kinda cool to see both in one. An LTM crossover between Halo and Apex would go incredibly hard.
I have always wanted this game to feature story-driven operation maps that could take a few days to complete, allowing us to play together with our friends. It would be an initiative that delves deeper into the Titanfall universe, making us more connected to and familiar with it. Additionally, it would have definitely prevented the game from reaching its current state. I hope EA realizes the potential of this game and starts to capitalize on it.
These developers still don’t understand that horrible game mechanics such as EOMM will slowly drive away their player base and cause the game to implode
My buddy and I used to play this game everyday after work and on weekends. We liked the competitiveness, but also liked the casual side to it. The problem was the inconsistencies of matchmaking which basically had us quit. My buddy is better than me and whenever I'd watch him play BR or Arenas, he would always get the noobs, player who haven't played in months, or lower skilled players. He would always have to carry and even he couldn't keep it up. It has gotten to the point where we play one game and do pretty good, but then the next hour or two, get rolled. I have had a hard day at work. Don't need to hop on a game and not have fun and feel remotely competitive. I'm good.
This was so real. The fun factor left a long time ago and we've all just been holding out in case something improves. In a sea of creators flip-flopping and coping about the state of the game, I hope you're the fish EA finally takes seriously. I'm loving the non-apex streams you're doing lately though, keeping doing you brother
I didnt know you had a youtube, I moved on from Apex months ago myself, the game just feels devoid of passion from the people up top as you have said, Merry Christmas and good luck with whatever you do going forward, loved watching you compete back when we both liked Apex more :D
Been outta the apex loop a little while now, but your definitely a favorite creator of mine and would like to still watch you going forward into wherever you go😂 so yeah
I love you for mentioning Skyrim! On a side note Matchmaking is the main reason I quit a long time ago. Made it to Masters a couple seasons and it was a nightmare solo queuing. Couldn’t do it anymore.
2:53 I am a very casual player who has 10k+ kills on Loba I leave the game for about a month and come back and pubs is extremely too easy to the point it’s unplayable. This is very true
@Ttvmatglc Long time players easily rack up thousands of kills, even when playing casually. What if hes been playing for years? Casual doesnt mean NEW. Edit: or maybe hes just too good for pubs.
today i finally decided to unfollow just about everyone in the esports scene on twitter, made me really sad because I used to care a lot about following and keeping up with everything - it’s all gotten stale. for me, the game became unfun to play around the time they announced all the battlepass changes and greedy practices. the game was already going bad for me, but that gave me the excuse to stop entirely. then the esports scene started feeling extremely repetitive, with the same like 120 people swapping rosters all the time and no one new on top of the already dying game itself. really sad
Spot on. The fact I can’t even enjoy watching comp anymore is crazy. Every week teams are swapped around, half the orgs leave then come back two season later with completely different players. You can’t support orgs like you can sports teams because their players last half a season and then are gone.
Broo I was hating when people said you quit but watching this video really made me understand what you’ve been through. This was so well thought out I wish it weren’t true
As a maximum gold player, (I don’t play ranked) I absolutely love constantly dying to 3 stack preds every. single. game. That’s why the game has gone to shit. The matchmaking is at an all time low to the point where I can’t even have fun playing casually, and I have to try my ass off to get a single kill.
Homie almost made me tear up man 😢 my love for apex runs deep. Went to algs/ meet the coolest people thanks to this game…. This game has given me so much. I’ve spent $2,000 + on it & for them to just truly toss it to the side is sad.
I uninstalled a few months ago, had a relapse and then realized why I uninstalled originally and uninstalled again. It’s a damn shame, I really like Apex, but it’s become pretty miserable.
I uninstalled few months ago too and for once, I don't miss it at all, cuz the game is just getting worst. I loved Arenas, it's gone. I loved Winter Express, they took TWO FKING YEARS to release Winter Express again. Apex can fk right off.
Brother speaking facts. The only people left in the game are the sweats and kill grinders. Ranked is unplayable. I’m an average player…every lobby get stomped by a triple stacked pro/pred team who HAVE to play as it’s their job; I don’t hold it against them, but it ruins my experience. I’ve also quit the game, haven’t found anything else to scratch the itch. Probably stop gaming altogether now. Thanks for the years apex, shame you turned your back on us.
Yea tbh ive uninstalled too ive been tired of the game for a long time but couldnt find a game to replace it so i could quit until marvel rivalz came out, i cant believe i enjoy that game as much as i do about 230 hours on it so far, so since marel rivals dropped ive found a game i can play n enjoy ive uninstalled apex since
Honestly, the core loop of this game was so brilliant the lack of content didn't hurt as much Roller absolutely dominating the scene for nearly 3 years took me out
Learning how matchmaking worked in Apex made me quit all FPS games. It's truly sad. I played halo for a decade before playing apex. Never did I complain about matchmaking. It wasn't until I started grinding apex that I realized just how much matchmaking influences my enjoyment of a game. It's sad. So after probably 20k hours of FPS games, I've called it quits on FPS games because of apex's matchmaking. GGs apex
it gotten to the point where I was so sick of losing no matter what game mode I played no matter what tactics I used no matter what team mates I had it was just a competition of how long can I withstand this torture, I had to delete that game that I loved so much it feels like I let go of a part of my life or even a job lol but oh well I kinda felt very relieved after deleting it but life moves on, I hope the best for you watts its been a great journey ive been watching you since the beginning.
The worst part about the death of apex is it is still fundamentally the best skill intensive fps of all time and it would take so little to make it definitive fps title. The day 1 event a while back exemplified this to me. It was so so so much smoother and in spite of the terrible weapon balance still felt more balanced and skillful than the modern game. The modern game runs terribly. I sincerely hope apex is bought out by another publisher and allowed to flourish as it could and should.
Love you bro! Thank you! For your honesty and perspective! you deserve it all. and HONESTLY games and corporations are NOTHING without the community they LIVE on. They got it twisted, the power was ALWAYS in the people/communities hands!
Apex introduced me to so many characters And people I’ve never met before i consider good friends, Very positive experience And the roll out was so special😇 The community is cool too love all your artwork They really wasted our love
This is a great video that pretty much sums up everything wrong with current apex, i just wished you touched a bit more on how all the "events" in game now are just to encourage their greedy monetization scheme, I really do hope the few apex creators left also voice their opinions
I've been playing apex since season 0 and I honestly think that gameplay-wise, the game is in a really good spot. The lifeline rework, dual mozambiques, the new shield "cores" instead of swaps. And I even got used to EOMM, maybe because I'm somewhere in the middle, so sometimes I get pred lobbies, sometimes bot lobbies, feels fair for my level
Wattson you’ve been a pillar of the community for years and it’s genuinely sad to see not just you, but everyone so fed up with the game. You’ll always be no1 pred in my heart!
Thank you wattson. i just want to mention that i am really enjoying Apex, but not as a fulltime game anymore. Back 2 or 3 years it was the main game that i played multiple hours a day. Everyday back from collage it was Apex, me and my friend hopped on and we played duos day in day out. It was so fun and the community was just growing and growing. Apex has had its peak (most likely) but that doesnt mean it will die or dissapear. Its a game that we can all fall back to. But EA is blinded by money and have no clue how the players feel... The hand that feeds them. They are biting the hand that feeds them, us the players who give them money. I want them to make money but they need to invest and take CARE of the game. Its a live service game that constantly needs to be taken care of and resources invested. The game can absolutely reach a new peak player countwise, comebacks happens. Regardless, Do the content you want to do, just know that we will always be here back on Apex if you want to make more Apex content
I remember playing this game on the day it suprise droped. Me and my friends at the time were head over heels in love immediately. It's so unfortunate to see what this game has become.
After thousands of hours played, apex became a big part of my life. It is sad to see it die, but like anything, nothing lasts forever. Farewell legends! hope we can get a game like apex someday.
I may play from time to time, but I currently have the game uninstalled. I will continue uploading challenge runs of various games and streaming just not on Apex. Thank you all for supporting me over the years I love you all
love ya bro. i'll be watching no matter the game homie. Merry Christmas.
Start streaming halo infinite. Get back to your roots. Master chief needs some new faces and you're that guy
6 months uninstalled and I’ve actually been a lot more mentally healthy. Playing games for fun and not to grind to the top has been refreshing.
play something cool and im watching. love you bro, merry christmas
Excited to see you expand enjoying your content for sure !
I remember playing apex so much during quarantine back in 2020 it was so fun back then
Same
Exactly🎉🎉🎉 good times
Best times of my life.. 😢
Best time ever
Did I miss out? I only played Warzone during quarantine. I played Apex during all of Season 0 and returned 4 years later in Season 16.
It's honestly sad how far apex has fallen off and how much the higher-ups are refusing to make it better in any way. I genuinely do hope they change it soon, it needs it so bad
It really is sad because at it’s core mechanically it’s the best easily imo
It's super sad, but at this point all of us have to start leaving and giving up on the game. Cause honestly this game can not in any shape or form be played competetively for a long session. And it's lost much of its former joy and glory. I keep wanting it to be "back" and keep getting dissapointed. Just find another shooter
They are focused on apex 2..
Biggest game during the shutdown to being a shell of it's old self. Just sick n tired giving this game chances when they smack us in the face over n over again. See yall in fortnite, deadlock or marbels. APEX MADE ME GET ON MNK AFTER 15 YEARS TO PLAY NEW GAMES and thank God it did. Until I can solo q and just feel like the game itself had love n care again, farewell
EA ruins every game they touch
It’s sad how cheap EA is with Apex. They’re just going to let it fizzle out and don’t even seem to care. They got the best BR gameplay on the market and they treat it like it’s a $500 used car.
Agree
Fortnight and it’s not close ….. but Apex is a good game
@@Rambo007-_-he br gameplay, so I kinda agree. Biggest Br is fort, no doubt, but kinda lame gameplay.
opinions aren’t facts but numbers are ….. objectively Fortnight is better in every way
@@Rambo007-_- fortnite* little bro, its called fortnite
He literally said everything so perfectly that I wish I could send this video directly to the head of EA. I have so much passion for Apex and I still play daily as a kill grinder but I've experienced so much burnt out these last 2 seasons that I've considered quitting sometimes. Sadly there just isn't a game like Apex for me
Same here, kill grinder too.. I play solo since Day ONE.. I promised myself to atleast do 10k on Crypto (currently at 9600+) I dont know what I will do after that. Since solo players arent advantaged in this game.. It's getting very complicated to have fun actually, with these teammates who are most of the times not up to your level or the enemies who are much stronger than your 2 dumb randoms. Letting you most of the times do a 1v3. Will continue to play, i guess.. Merry Christmas bro
Same here mann 😢
after a taste of THE FINALS, my desire to play apex completely evaporated. i know they're different games, but god is it the breath of fresh air that i needed
@@mav9987Same. I will say the movement is not satisfactory personally and Apex wins over that regard imo.. but then The FINALS allows me to have fun with many modes and comboing gadgets/weapons that most games only offer partially but not all at once, and customizations of weapons and skins is extensive to be cool tbh.
Even if The FINALS may have flaws with balancing, bugs, and admittedly the occasional blatant cheaters -- Apex has kinda already went down the worst on those aspects anyway, and it's not as impactful with this game.
Theh dont care, wont listen. I know a dev. Its true
One of the few Apex streamers I actually enjoyed watching. RIP to a legend
Is he dead?🤔
@@downplay2146 No lol, what he meant was he will no longer be playing the game until EA fix these goddamn issues of the game.
It’s so frustrating that apex won’t add new events or things that players ask for because its core game play is so fun
3rd person mode @ this point would be the coolest thing IMO
@@matthewsaenz99 the tps event was my favorite they've ever added. I'd come back to apex if it were permanent
@@TrizollinTehWorldjust play fortnite
@@dolspade seiously tho
@@dolspade 3rd person apex plays nothing like fortnite, but I'd rather play fortnite over current apex any day.
I’ve never really taken to this guy. Didn’t dislike him, just not my thing viewing-wise. But man, this video.
Class, heart, passion, honesty, humility… I get why he is so appreciated by the community.
Weird how he completely nails so many things in ways I wouldn’t have been able to articulate.
Truly a bittersweet watch.
Same here
Well said
same, I don't really watch any video game content creators, especially competitive players that play in a way that I could never, but if anyone in charge of making Apex grow needs to see a voice from the community, I hope they see this
All the best for you in the future, Wattos. Apex was just a step in your career. You as a person are much more. Perhaps EA will change their mind somehow at some point.
"...EA will change their mind..." When pigs get wings and fly 😂
@@Zeemacbest comment I’ve seen no copium just straight reality 😂😂😂
wouldnt keep our hopes up, EA aswell as Epic let surten games die even when they still have a huge player base they just leech for cash and let the games die
Nothing will change as long as the name is EA, they are the worst game company, and that's a fact.
Dude, you've been tugging this line for so long and I really appreciate it. For us that really loved this game, we all hoped and believed it could reach even greater heights and it's beyond tragic that it seems those dreams will never be realized. You're a true G! Thanks man.
I also want to highlight something that nobody speaks of: *the lore!* As a day 1 player I agree all the technical problems this game have (audio, servers, cheaters, matchmaking etc.) But for me lore was the thing that kept my interest 4 full years. A universe (Titanfall) with unlimited potential, untold stories of it unraveled with all the trailers we get, comics, in-game communication of the legends (when they thank each other etc.), co-op story mode in season 5, all the in-game teasers we had for the next season... list goes on. Now they don't even try to do something with it and this was my final branch to hold on to this game. Idk maybe if EA/Respawn makes a TV series for this universe I'd still follow but I guess *playing* in this universe is finished for me.
Same here bro. The lore went downhill after season 19 (Conduit season)
The lore used to be awesome, but they kept thinning it out, until it totally disappeared.
The lore is dumb it’s just random stories with random characters lol have you never played a game that has a legitimate story? Or watched a movie? Or read the f***** Foot Book as a kid? 💀
The lore died after they started adding plot holes, annoying characters and a fkn love triangle arc? It’s like they don’t care.
But I’ll tell u when they did care. In the pathfinder lore book some things were confirmed, specifically about wraith and wattson. It explains labs and the shattered forest on kings canyon. Lore for a minor location that has not been in the game for over a year at that point. But the biggest clue to how they cared.
In the wraith part it reveals her real name. Reneé Hope Blasey. Insignificant right? Wrong! In the critically acclaimed mission in titanfall 2 effect and cause there are several audio logs scattered around the level, hidden Easter eggs that do nothing except expand the lore. One of them has a recurring character, Dr Jefferson Boyle who in his last log says the line “see you soon Hope”, capital H is significant as it indicates a name.
This takes place on the Planet Typhon that houses no civilians, strictly military. Wraith was born on Typhon so she has to be the daughter of military or research personel. You see where I’m going either this.
They had the care to tie a major character in apex to a minor character in titanfall 2 who is only present in Easter egg audio logs to flesh out the lore. That’s how much they used to care. Not anymore.
no one cares about he soap opera lore. id say it damaged the game.
I'm a very casual player who doesn't even play ranked and what you're saying is absolutely true. if the competitive players aren't happy with the game, I can't say the casuals have it much better either.
Because of what Hiswattson said. Apex is playing both sides. They removed arenas and made casuals mad. Then they are not fully committing to the competitive side. They can't make up their mind on who they want to make happy.
they dont know what they are doing tbh, rank is try harders and cheaters, you get paired with the most casual players in a really high competitive lobby, in pubs you get matched against noobs or bots, when they match you against your level its always higher as he said, they add and remove modes instead of keep them, solos, duos, trios and quads can be keep, fortnite have the 4, for rank they have the same modes, i played fortnite and is really fun in rank once you reach siver 1 you start to compete as in apex against good players, they add new modes and delete it as soon as they add it instead of keep them one season long or half split, original fortnite still a thing, original apex dissapear after two weeks, revival came some time and suddenly remove them, limited time events also come and go, i only play rank and i can tell you rank system is bad with all cheaters and try harders you get, some doesnt even bother in hide they are cheating, i can assuere you between those try harders there are cheaters too
I used to LOVE Arenas. I'm a good player, so I'm always better than my teammates. But in Arenas I could at least win no my own.
With Arenas gone, the game is just miserable. The game INTENTIONALLY matches you with very bad players as teammates. It's a miserable experience.
@@Notthecitytheworld Arenas matchmaking was very bad too. I remember going for Win Streaks in Arenas, and the more wins I got, the worst teammates I got.
I was literally level 200 getting Level ONE and Level FIVE teammates, being forced to lose. The game does not care about fun, it just Forces you to win, then lose, win then lose.
@@Notthecitytheworld Man as a new player I loved Arenas. It was a good gamemode to catapult you into BR if you wanted. And good for casual in general. They cared too much about "spreading their playerbase thin" that they straight up made that portion of the playerbase quit altogether (Like me).
I never liked the BR and the 3rd 4th 5th partying BS.
I suallly dont watch fully YT videos like this but oh boi you spoke facts from 00-11:21
Heartfelt near the end. Dont be to hard on yourself, you got a chance and took it firmly with both hands. You can be proud of that. Hope to see you succeed in anything you put your mind to.
Apex is like my toxic ex, i come back every season thinking it might be better but i think its time to cut ties forever.
Hit the nail right on the head with this one, maybe one day Apex will recover. Been feeling the exact same for a couple years now, seeing more and more creators/streamers leave Apex has me really thinking it might be time for me as well. Wishing you success in anything you decide to do brother 🖤
As a day 1 player, I agree with everything in the video. I myself has also stop playing apex. The love for the game is there, just want the game to be better.
season 13 split 1 was so great, and then it all went downfall. it was so inspiring to me to watch pro tournaments in like season 4 and how stacked it was with like 15 teams on last circles, and season 13 split 1 gave me that experience like in those pro matches, but in gold lobbies. it was such a peak experience which I wouldn't get otherwise, I loved it immensely
the eomm thing is super true because i was moving for about the past month and couldnt use my computer. Today I finally set it up and when i loaded in i was getting people who were worse than the bots in bot royale even though i have reached diamond, have 13k kills on maggie and 25k career kills and nearly a 3kd
This was honestly broken down utterly beautifully. When I load up alone after a few days it’s like fighting literal robots. And then once I win. I get off cause I know what’s about to happen. I find faide and get put in a montage without my consent
lmao this is so real
It’s so tragic watching a game with this much potential die to neglect. When the people who’ve loved this game to death for years start pointing out that it’s hitting rock bottom, you know it’s likely too late. It could have been so much greater, it’s sad to see it go.
Being subbed for 3 years on twitch, I can say I will watch and support whatever you decide in 2025. On days I feel like laying in bed all day, having your stream on in the mornings gives me a jumpstart to the morning. Your energy and the community makes me smile on tough days. Thank you for all that you do for your community. Merry Christmas Wattos and chat Plink
Recently uninstalled apex , feels like I quit my job lol
Feels like you are free now? Right? 😆
Why no one talk about cheaters
@@thebigboss1xeverybody who plays know cheaters have always been a problem for apex but not sure why he didn’t mentioned that in his video ?
All the best in the future dude. I quit Apex a while back but your presence was certainly felt in the community and youve made your mark. Onto the next
I loved apex legends. I was so heavily invested. Started posting TikTok’s and YT clips because I was so obsessed with the game.
Now I feel like I was robbed of my time, energy and money I put into the game. Flat out feels like robbery, it’s not the same game we loved and was neglected and left in the cold to make passive income until it dies.
I have multiple heirlooms, and thousands of hours after work and weekends. I’m not alone, and for the hundreds of thousands to millions that are in a similar position
EA has failed Respawn, Apex, and all of us.
You've always been one of my favorites to watch play the game. It's been great watching your growth as well over the years. Whatever you decide to do moving forward, best of luck, and I will be tuning in!
i started playing the game in season 8 and i instantly became hooked. seeing what the game has become since then is genuinely depressing. knowing something so great is in arms reach for EA/Respawn but they refuse to do anything besides let the game die sucks. no other games provides what apex does in regards to feel and just gameplay overall and seeing them still put in collection events over new modes or actual content hurts :/
Will always support you, man. Your content has been a source of comfort through some tough times, and it's been touching to see how much you've given back to the community. I know you'll be successful in whatever you pivot to, and I'm excited to see what's next. Cheers
MONEY IS CALLING 🗣️🗣️
I'm a Brazilian who loves your APex legends Lives, whenever I could I would watch for hours, I fell in love with the game because of your Apex lives even though I don't understand much English but I hope you never stop, a very special fan of yours and and Merry Christmas ^^
cant wait to see where to content and Channel goes. Like many have said Apex was just one step in your carrier. You still have so many supporters and i look forward to the next steps. Thank you! i really hope EA listens for once and makes a change or anything more than (More battle pass changes)
You’re such a humble guy that I’m so glad you’ve reached so far and you’re in a position to help your family. You’re essentially us if we were in your shoes. God bless your heart and fingers crossed for Apex Legends!
The CEO of EA needs to see this but we all know all he cares about exploitation/monetization. Everything in this video is 100% true.
Lot of respect for your passion over the years. Never forget how you stepped on the scene as a young buck and changed this game’s play style or whatever the right word is. Can’t wait for more content from you.
I've been an Apex player since day 1, no cap. It has been an important game with long gaming nights with friends, and intense comp scene throught the year. It's so sad having this indifference.
Huge respect to you man. Been watching for so long and you’ve matured very well.
This video is 10000% spot on. EA is greedy and ALGS is its last cow it will milk. It’ll literally take everyone to stop playing for them to make real change. Would be nice if ALGS players stood up like this like Hal and Sweet. Imagine if they all walked out in Japan (I know they won’t. Money has them trapped)
Thanks for the content, HisWattson.
when apex is good its absolutely god tier. with that being said ive only been playing fortnite ballistic and rivals the last week or two
Man, I remember playing the hell out of this game during COVID with my friends, sadly those days will never come back. Thanks for this amazing video, you really covered everything.
Engagment optimized matchmaking is a new one to me. Yikes, I bet they tested it on mice first in the EA secret lair.
eh, whatever match making system is used, its always complained about. Its just noise and an excuse people use for why games arent fun. Compalin when its eomm, skill-based, or none.
I’d rather sbmm as it isn’t abusable. Everyone is in their skill bracket. With EOMM, well that breaks once you know it’s there. All you have to do is throw 20 games and you’ll get a bot lobby.
They have been using EOMM since season 7. Problem is that EA denies it and claims to use SBMM. Of course average apex players just believed them.
@@stcosyemthat’s not entirely true. It’s been a growing burden is fps games for the last 5-10 yrs. It’s an excuse but it also has some backing. We havnt seen many new releases with low attention to matchmaking besides xdefiant and tbh. That was probably the best part of that game.
As someone who's been playing since day one, ranked has always been my main focus. I hit Predator for the first time on PC in Season 19, and I haven’t looked back since. I’ll try out new game modes occasionally, but nothing compares to the grind of ranked. It’s straightforward, competitive, and the most rewarding grind out there, if you are good enough to get pred though.
Quit apex about 2 seasons ago because of the lack of content, horrible laggy sweaty servers, and the only thing they were focusing on was the store and their overpriced skins. As someone who’s gotten masters twice, diamond countless times, the game itself was so much fun, until it wasn’t. It’s like eating your favourite meal EVERYDAY with no changes made to spice it up, one day it just doesn’t hit the same and you move on regardless of how much you liked it in the first place. Unfortunately, that’s apex in a nutshell. Sad cause I’ve spent so much time and money on that game but it’s just a lesson learnt in the end, which is don’t give these greedy companies your time and money. Go play multiple games so you know which devs acc put care into their game.
I wish you the best man.. you have definitely made your mark on this game and the community! you will be missed
Thanks for stepping up and saying what needs to be said.
I’ve played since season 3 and still play mostly as a way to keep in touch with my college buddies. And we wish it would do more like you’re talking about because we’ve gotten tired of it, but we still love the core mechanics. Thanks for making this video.
This gives me flashbacks to when Voyboy talked about the state of League like 7 years ago
Never thought I would say this about a HisWattson video but this was a really good video
Dang
I think this video has confirmed the death of Apex. Sure, the competitive scene still attracts viewers and the prize money is still high, but Wattson is the biggest appeal to both competitive players AND casuals. I think him releasing this video very much reflects where both audiences stand and I would not be surprised if this date marks the beginning of the end.
From Aceu, Zeus, Gamingmerchant, Hiswattson, ect.
Everyone left.
Gaming merchant was terrible , had awful advice and was motivated by revenue and ads (plenty of sponsored games) bad at the game and just generally didn’t provide anything for apex
Gg
@@TurboG40He wasn't good of a player (but better than the average player). But you cant lie and say he didnt have the info lol. He was the go to guy for apex information before Bobz/Thordan smash.
I agree with everything else though.
No matter the game, we all fam 😅 I'm here till the end ❤
a real captain sinks with his ship.
Wish ya the best dude! We’ve all come to this same conclusion it appears😂❤
game was killed by EA
Insanely well thought out and concise. Every point made sense with genuine backing of proof. Such a breath kf fresh air compared to other pros just moaning on saying Apex is dead. Nice to be able to point to a video which clearly explains it that's not just a "woe is me, this game is dying"
It's sad to see Apex as it is now. There's a thought that I've had that goes along with the points made in the the video of why Apex is hurting so much, and while it may seem like a personal complaint hear me out. The last shield update when Respawn took out blue and purple armor off the ground or armor swapping switching to only leveling up mainly by damage and maybe points hurt it more than most people realize. That along with the EOMM match match making makes it hard on new and average to below average players to last long in a game, especially if most squads all drop in one area. If someone's having a bad day/ session they'll just die quickly. There's no helping a teammates/friends, letting them take purple or blue armor to help keep them alive. It feels like they raised the bar to be able to enjoy the game.
My only take away here is how AWESOME that Halo Apex mod looks. As someone who went from one dying game franchise to what is now another dying game, it is kinda cool to see both in one. An LTM crossover between Halo and Apex would go incredibly hard.
I have always wanted this game to feature story-driven operation maps that could take a few days to complete, allowing us to play together with our friends. It would be an initiative that delves deeper into the Titanfall universe, making us more connected to and familiar with it. Additionally, it would have definitely prevented the game from reaching its current state. I hope EA realizes the potential of this game and starts to capitalize on it.
Love you bud. Keep on grinding whatever makes you happy. We’re here for you.
Finally somone that talks about EOMM! EOMM is the main reason I don't play apex or cod anymore.
These developers still don’t understand that horrible game mechanics such as EOMM will slowly drive away their player base and cause the game to implode
My buddy and I used to play this game everyday after work and on weekends. We liked the competitiveness, but also liked the casual side to it. The problem was the inconsistencies of matchmaking which basically had us quit. My buddy is better than me and whenever I'd watch him play BR or Arenas, he would always get the noobs, player who haven't played in months, or lower skilled players. He would always have to carry and even he couldn't keep it up. It has gotten to the point where we play one game and do pretty good, but then the next hour or two, get rolled. I have had a hard day at work. Don't need to hop on a game and not have fun and feel remotely competitive. I'm good.
This was so real. The fun factor left a long time ago and we've all just been holding out in case something improves. In a sea of creators flip-flopping and coping about the state of the game, I hope you're the fish EA finally takes seriously. I'm loving the non-apex streams you're doing lately though, keeping doing you brother
will follow you in any other game you play man. Great take and happy to see you move on to better things
Embrace tradition, Lonewolve, defeat the Riven Mafia
I didnt know you had a youtube, I moved on from Apex months ago myself, the game just feels devoid of passion from the people up top as you have said, Merry Christmas and good luck with whatever you do going forward, loved watching you compete back when we both liked Apex more :D
Just left apex a couple weeks ago. Zombies bo6 grind is alot of fun🎉
They did bo6 right imo, its really fun while retaining some challenge
the camo grind is so mind numbing but once you get past opal its actually so easy
Been outta the apex loop a little while now, but your definitely a favorite creator of mine and would like to still watch you going forward into wherever you go😂 so yeah
I still love Apex. Maybe it's because I don't have grand expectations for it. It's a free live service game. It meets my gaming needs.
I love you for mentioning Skyrim! On a side note Matchmaking is the main reason I quit a long time ago. Made it to Masters a couple seasons and it was a nightmare solo queuing. Couldn’t do it anymore.
2:53 I am a very casual player who has 10k+ kills on Loba I leave the game for about a month and come back and pubs is extremely too easy to the point it’s unplayable. This is very true
10k kills and casual?
@Ttvmatglc Long time players easily rack up thousands of kills, even when playing casually.
What if hes been playing for years? Casual doesnt mean NEW.
Edit: or maybe hes just too good for pubs.
@ I started season 7 it has been years of solo q play
My channel is ApexRookie1 you can see I have some good clips but nothing like a pro level player
I was casual with 20k kills on Caustic in season 10. Lol@Ttvmatglc
nobody gonna notice sadness and sorrow playing in the background
today i finally decided to unfollow just about everyone in the esports scene on twitter, made me really sad because I used to care a lot about following and keeping up with everything - it’s all gotten stale. for me, the game became unfun to play around the time they announced all the battlepass changes and greedy practices. the game was already going bad for me, but that gave me the excuse to stop entirely. then the esports scene started feeling extremely repetitive, with the same like 120 people swapping rosters all the time and no one new on top of the already dying game itself. really sad
Spot on. The fact I can’t even enjoy watching comp anymore is crazy. Every week teams are swapped around, half the orgs leave then come back two season later with completely different players. You can’t support orgs like you can sports teams because their players last half a season and then are gone.
Broo I was hating when people said you quit but watching this video really made me understand what you’ve been through. This was so well thought out I wish it weren’t true
As a maximum gold player, (I don’t play ranked) I absolutely love constantly dying to 3 stack preds every. single. game. That’s why the game has gone to shit. The matchmaking is at an all time low to the point where I can’t even have fun playing casually, and I have to try my ass off to get a single kill.
Yeah, it's a snowball effect. The more people leave, the worse it gets, causing more people to leave.
Homie almost made me tear up man 😢 my love for apex runs deep. Went to algs/ meet the coolest people thanks to this game…. This game has given me so much. I’ve spent $2,000 + on it & for them to just truly toss it to the side is sad.
I uninstalled a few months ago, had a relapse and then realized why I uninstalled originally and uninstalled again. It’s a damn shame, I really like Apex, but it’s become pretty miserable.
relapse 💀😭
I uninstalled few months ago too and for once, I don't miss it at all, cuz the game is just getting worst.
I loved Arenas, it's gone. I loved Winter Express, they took TWO FKING YEARS to release Winter Express again.
Apex can fk right off.
Regardless of what anyone says about you I give you mad respect for what you do and this video is commendable
Brother speaking facts. The only people left in the game are the sweats and kill grinders. Ranked is unplayable. I’m an average player…every lobby get stomped by a triple stacked pro/pred team who HAVE to play as it’s their job; I don’t hold it against them, but it ruins my experience.
I’ve also quit the game, haven’t found anything else to scratch the itch. Probably stop gaming altogether now. Thanks for the years apex, shame you turned your back on us.
Wow Wattson. That was beautifully said. I’m glad that Apex has gotten you where you are. You deserve it. Godspeed man.
Yea tbh ive uninstalled too ive been tired of the game for a long time but couldnt find a game to replace it so i could quit until marvel rivalz came out, i cant believe i enjoy that game as much as i do about 230 hours on it so far, so since marel rivals dropped ive found a game i can play n enjoy ive uninstalled apex since
Honestly, the core loop of this game was so brilliant the lack of content didn't hurt as much
Roller absolutely dominating the scene for nearly 3 years took me out
Learning how matchmaking worked in Apex made me quit all FPS games. It's truly sad. I played halo for a decade before playing apex. Never did I complain about matchmaking. It wasn't until I started grinding apex that I realized just how much matchmaking influences my enjoyment of a game. It's sad. So after probably 20k hours of FPS games, I've called it quits on FPS games because of apex's matchmaking. GGs apex
it gotten to the point where I was so sick of losing no matter what game mode I played no matter what tactics I used no matter what team mates I had it was just a competition of how long can I withstand this torture, I had to delete that game that I loved so much it feels like I let go of a part of my life or even a job lol but oh well I kinda felt very relieved after deleting it but life moves on, I hope the best for you watts its been a great journey ive been watching you since the beginning.
The worst part about the death of apex is it is still fundamentally the best skill intensive fps of all time and it would take so little to make it definitive fps title. The day 1 event a while back exemplified this to me. It was so so so much smoother and in spite of the terrible weapon balance still felt more balanced and skillful than the modern game. The modern game runs terribly. I sincerely hope apex is bought out by another publisher and allowed to flourish as it could and should.
this is easily the best summary of the state of apex there is rn. no hate no bias just well thought out observations.
I never would’ve thought that apex has EOMM. Sucks man… I don’t even think pubs NEEDS SBMM when apex has a ranked option, could just be me tho.
Love you bro! Thank you! For your honesty and perspective! you deserve it all. and HONESTLY games and corporations are NOTHING without the community they LIVE on. They got it twisted, the power was ALWAYS in the people/communities hands!
Great video, wishing you the best in your future endeavors 💛🏆
Apex introduced me to so many characters
And people I’ve never met before i consider good friends,
Very positive experience
And the roll out was so special😇
The community is cool too love all your artwork
They really wasted our love
This is a great video that pretty much sums up everything wrong with current apex, i just wished you touched a bit more on how all the "events" in game now are just to encourage their greedy monetization scheme, I really do hope the few apex creators left also voice their opinions
I've been playing apex since season 0 and I honestly think that gameplay-wise, the game is in a really good spot. The lifeline rework, dual mozambiques, the new shield "cores" instead of swaps. And I even got used to EOMM, maybe because I'm somewhere in the middle, so sometimes I get pred lobbies, sometimes bot lobbies, feels fair for my level
Ive been here longer then your apex career, I'll be here after. Good luck brother man.
Wattson you’ve been a pillar of the community for years and it’s genuinely sad to see not just you, but everyone so fed up with the game. You’ll always be no1 pred in my heart!
That's really the best tee you had at hand?...
Lmao
Thank you wattson.
i just want to mention that i am really enjoying Apex, but not as a fulltime game anymore. Back 2 or 3 years it was the main game that i played multiple hours a day. Everyday back from collage it was Apex, me and my friend hopped on and we played duos day in day out. It was so fun and the community was just growing and growing.
Apex has had its peak (most likely) but that doesnt mean it will die or dissapear. Its a game that we can all fall back to. But EA is blinded by money and have no clue how the players feel... The hand that feeds them. They are biting the hand that feeds them, us the players who give them money.
I want them to make money but they need to invest and take CARE of the game. Its a live service game that constantly needs to be taken care of and resources invested.
The game can absolutely reach a new peak player countwise, comebacks happens. Regardless, Do the content you want to do, just know that we will always be here back on Apex if you want to make more Apex content
best evolution of all time
Respect to you man whatever you decide we are all here for you
im sorry but i cant take you seriously with the "money is calling" shirt on lmao
I remember playing this game on the day it suprise droped. Me and my friends at the time were head over heels in love immediately. It's so unfortunate to see what this game has become.
1:39 Problem with apex was that the casuals were also the Pros the only legit Pro was Hal bro never switched games once 🎉😂
After thousands of hours played, apex became a big part of my life. It is sad to see it die, but like anything, nothing lasts forever. Farewell legends! hope we can get a game like apex someday.