Alright, so today I wanna talk about something that’s been bugging me in Apex Legends – those darn orientation matches. I mean, I get it, they’re there to help new players, but what if you’re not exactly a newbie? Here’s how I finally got out of them and into the real game.
First off, I tried the obvious: just playing through them. The idea is that once you play enough of these starter matches, the game figures out you’re not a total noob and moves you on. So, I grinded. I played match after match, trying to show the game I knew what I was doing.
- Keep Playing: This is what the game tells you to do, so I did it. I figured if I kept at it, eventually, I’d get through.
But then, I hit a snag. I was stuck. No matter how many matches I played, I was still in orientation. That’s when I started digging around. I found out that sometimes there can be weird issues, especially if you’re on a console. Someone mentioned that if you are on a PS5, you can go into your PlayStation settings, go to accounts, and then into ‘other’, try resetting licenses. I did this but it didn’t work for me.
- Check for Glitches: Consoles can have their own problems. So I checked out those settings.
Then there was the whole server thing. Sometimes, it’s not you, it’s them. I made sure the Apex servers were actually up and running. Turns out, they were fine, but it’s always good to check.
- Server Status: Always a good idea to make sure the game’s servers are okay.
After that, I remembered something about verifying game files. I play on PC, so I went into the game launcher and told it to check the files. This can fix problems if some files got messed up during an update or something.
- Verify Game Files: If you’re on PC, this can sometimes sort out weird issues.
And you know what? After doing all that, I finally got out of orientation matches! I started seeing the normal queue options, which was a huge relief. But honestly, the best advice I got was to team up and aim for first place. Also don’t take unnecessary risks in these matches. I think that helped a lot too.
- Team Up: Play with friends, it is better to get the first place.
- Don’t Take Risks: Play smart, don’t rush into fights you can’t win.
The Takeaway
So, if you’re stuck in orientation matches in Apex Legends, don’t panic. Try playing through them first, but if that doesn’t work, check for console issues, make sure the servers are up, and verify your game files. And most importantly, play smart and work with your team. It worked for me, and hopefully, it’ll work for you too!
