Battle passes have been all the rage in video games ever since their introduction. These passes are usually brought once the season starts since players want to wait and assess the content they are getting before dishing out the cash to purchase it. However, Respawn Entertainment has taken this a step further and announced the season 19 battle pass is available for pre-order before the end of season 18. The problem is the pre-order helps more towards the season 18 pass rather than boosting your progress in the season 19 pass.
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Season 19 Battle Pass’s Awkward Star Rewards
When purchasing battle passes in any game, they usually help you progress through the levels at an accelerated pace to help unlock all the rewards before the season ends. When Respawn made the season 19 battle pass available for pre-order, it definitely took players off-guard since they don’t exactly know what’s in the season 19 battle pass. Not only that, but the star situation is pretty weird in itself.
While pre-ordering the season 19 battle pass, players will be able to purchase it for the same price as the regular passes. The pre-order includes 50 stars, equivalent to 5 battle pass levels, but the thing is that these will count towards your Resurrection battle pass (Season 18) rather than the Ignite battle pass (Season 19). This confused players at first, after which they took to Reddit to air their concerns.
The fact Apex Legends made a future battle pass available for pre-order before actually revealing its contents was awkward. On top of that, gaining progress for an older battle pass while purchasing a bundle with the latest battle pass just doesn’t make sense. Respawn has not commented on this situation, and Resurrection is set to end on October 31st, so players can only hope and see what comes from the pre-order.
Mixed Reactions on Season 19’s Pre-Order Situation
These changes weren’t exactly what the Apex Legends community wanted to hear. Many players showed their frustration with the feature and explained how the step wasn’t a logical one at that. Even with the unknown items in season 19’s battle pass, the 50 stars just don’t seem worth it. With some already having completed season 18’s battle pass, making the next battle pass available for pre-order is completely useless for them.
On the flip side, though, players who have struggled to complete season 18’s battle pass have definitely been granted a blessing in disguise. Maybe buying a pass without knowing what you’re going to get isn’t the ideal situation players would like to be in, but even so, the extra 50 stars could really assist some of them in completing the last few levels to get their desired rewards.
Looking at these mixed reactions to Respawn’s decision to make the Ignite battle pass available for pre-order, we can’t definitively say the change was entirely good or bad. It definitely helps out some part of the Apex Legends community, though, so it can’t be all bad.
Concluding Thoughts
The changes made by Respawn Entertainment to the season 19 battle pass are definitely unheard of before. While it could prove to excite a majority of players within the community, the full reaction of the community is yet to be seen. Until then, make sure you always know what you’re receiving when purchasing a bundle; otherwise, you could be left in a state of disbelief like some players in this entire situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does the Season 19 Battle Pass Cost?
The season 19 battle pass will cost 950 Apex coins, the same as every other battle pass before it. The only difference is that if you buy the battle pass that is available to pre-order right now, you’re entitled to 50 stars for your season 18 battle pass as well. So make sure you keep that in mind before buying it.
When Will Season 19 Start in Apex Legends?
Season 19 in Apex Legends will start on Tuesday, October 31st. This season will bring along all the standard rewards in battle passes, like a reactive weapon skin as the top reward, but also several new Legend skins and other cosmetic enhancements. Season 19 will also feature a new Legend called Conduit, so keep an eye out for that.
How Many Tiers Are Present in a Battle Pass?
Each battle pass in Apex Legends has 110 levels that you must complete by playing matches. Offers like the one right now, where if you buy the season 19 battle pass that is available for pre-order, you get five free levels complete, can also help in getting you through the levels without having to grind too much.