As Season 11 ofApex Legendsdraws closer, fans of the battle royale were interested to see what new character would be added to the roster of Legends and what, if any, new weapon they would be bringing to the table. This week Respawn announced that Ash, a minor antagonist fromTitanfall 2andthe character running the Apex Arenas, would be joining the fight along with a new weapon: the CAR SMG. Longtime fans of theTitanfallseries will recognize the CAR from and are likely excited about its introduction.
Apex Legendsis inherently tied toTitanfall,as the two take place in the same universe and share many characters. Ash’s inclusion is cool enough, but many fans are just as excited to try out the CAR SMG now that it’s back in the franchise. The SMG was one of the best weapons inTitanfall 2’s multiplayer, and many fans were disappointed it wasn’t included inApexat launch.
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The CAR SMG’s Excellent Stats
The CAR wasextremely popular inTitanfall 2based on its versatility. Although it’s an SMG and not a rifle, it had impeccable range and accuracy when firing single shots at distant targets. Despite dealing slightly less damage than the R101 and R201 Carbines, the CAR was frequently preferred due to its stats. The SMG’s surprisingly long range made it deadly for those engaging in ranged combat, but its attributes as an SMG made it even deadlier up close.
Easily picking off Pilots within close range, the CAR SMG was one of the go-to picks forTitanfall 2players, so itsinclusion inApex Legendsis welcome in manyTitanfallfans' eyes. Hopefully, the SMG will capture the same fast-paced gunplay that fans enjoyed when originally using it inTitanfall.However there will likely be some changes made when it arrives inApexto better balance the game.
What the CAR Might Be Like in Apex Legends
Because it’s an SMG, there are likely some nerfs incoming for the CAR from its current state inTitanfall. While its single-fire accuracy should stay relatively the same, it seems more likely that its long-range damage will be greatly reduced to ensure the R301 Carbine doesn’t get outclassed. The tricky line for Respawn to walk is making the CAR useful withoutmaking other weapons irrelevant inApex Legends. It runs the risk of outclassing or being outclassed by guns such as the Volt, the R99, the R301 Carbine, and the RE45.
Other SMGs and automatic light weapons have already filled the void left by the CAR, so its addition might require some major tweaking. It has the potential to be one ofApex’s best weapons, but it also runs the risk of being a master of none when first introduced. Recent entries toApex Legends' arsenal have had weapon gimmicks, such as theRampage’s revved-up stateand the Bocek bow’s retrievable ammo, so it’s yet to be seen if the CAR will feature anything of the sort. Hopefully, it will remain largely untouched from whatTitanfallfans remember in past Respawn games. Either way, excitement is high for the weapon as, if it’s balanced well and retains the feel of the original, it could be the best new weapon coming to the game.
Apex Legendsis available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions in development.
