Chad Grenier, director of games for Apex Legends at Respawn Entertainment, suggested that the next legend of season 9 will attract the huge Japanese fan base of Battle Royale.
As is usual in Apex Legends, the start of a new season means a new legend. This is expected to be the case with season 9 and, with the explosive Aussie Fuse now in the game and causing havoc, some fans are thinking about what the next season will bring.
At this point, the details are still pretty sparse, but Chad Grenier hinted that the game’s next legend will have a particular appeal to Japanese fans.
The release of Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch came on March 9 and undoubtedly boosted the game’s popularity in Japan, where Nintendo dominates the video game market.
The game crashed on the Switch on March 9, 2021.
Speaking to Famitsu about the game’s release on the Switch, Grenier mentioned the ninth season of the game, which is scheduled for early May 2021. Although he did not disclose specific details, he hinted that the new legend will be especially popular in the Japan.
“We are excited to bring Apex to all Switch players in Japan,” said Grenier. “I love Japan and it’s a country where people play a lot with Apex. I hope we can deliver exclusive content to Japan. I mentioned a little about season 9, but I hope you like the legend of season 9 in Japan. Thank you for your support. You can finally play on the Switch. “
Please note that the comments above are a translation, as the original article was published in Japanese.
There is a “big nerf” for Horizon planned for season 9, alongside the mysterious legend that Grenier suggested.
There are still few known details about the legend of season 9 and how it will shake the established set of characters. Some names came up, including Valk, Blisk and Ash. As we know more, you will know more.
If Grenier’s comments mean that we can expect a Japanese legend to be seen, but we can expect more details about the 9th season legend as its release approaches.