So, I’ve been diving deep into Apex Legends lately, and I got curious about something. You know those orientation matches when you first start the game? I was wondering, just how many of those do you have to play before you can jump into the real deal with regular players?
Well, I did some digging and turns out, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. From what I gathered, these orientation matches are basically bot lobbies designed to ease new players into the game. You’re thrown into a match with 20 different trios, but here’s the kicker – it’s a mix of AI bots and other newbies.
I went ahead and created a new account to see for myself. First thing I noticed? These matches are only on King’s Canyon. Yeah, that old map that’s not even in the current rotation. Kind of a nostalgia trip, but also a bit weird.
Here’s what I experienced:
- Match 1: Felt like a total bot fest. Everyone was moving kind of clunky, and I racked up kills like it was nothing. Definitely not real players here.
- Match 2: Similar to the first, but I noticed a couple of players who seemed a little more aware. Maybe some other new folks figuring things out, just like me.
- Match 3: Started to see more of a mix. Some bots, some players who were clearly new, and maybe one or two who actually knew how to shoot straight.
- Match 4: More real players for sure, still not the most challenging but felt closer to a standard match.
- Match 5: Same as before, I think this is the last one of orientation matches.
And then finally I got into the normal matches with experienced players.
So, after playing through five of these orientation matches, it finally let me into regular lobbies. Not too bad, I guess. It’s a decent way to get a feel for the game without getting instantly wrecked by seasoned veterans.
My final thought
Basically, it seems like you gotta play 5 orientation matches in Apex Legends before you can unlock the rest of the modes. It’s a mix of bots and new players, and it’s only on King’s Canyon. A necessary evil, maybe, but hey, at least you get a little practice in before facing the big dogs.
