Apex Legends Wildcard stat-tracking returns, and it might be a mistake

Apex Legends Wildcard is the new game mode that arrived with the Season 26 update. It is a casual-centric mode where fans could play the game for fun and relax, which features several changes and almost infinite respawns. However, the mode had tracked player stats and completed achievements, which was not planned originally.

After much feedback, the developers announced they have reverted the changes, and Wildcard stats will be counted in the overall KDA and affect the seasonal stats. This will make it easier for players to queue into the casual mode and participate in gunfights without worrying about respawns while raking in eliminations.

This article will highlight the return of stat-tracking in Apex Legends Wildcard and its potential impact on the game.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion.

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Why is stat-tracking necessary in Apex Legends Wildcard?

Stat-tracking is essential for titles and game modes like Apex Legends Wildcard. It can be considered an incentive of the mode itself due to the lack of any other cosmetic or item drops. These stats make it possible for players to increase their seasonal and overall KDA and boost the numbers.

The game mode was originally launched to specifically not count any of the stats toward the account stats. However, due to some errors, players ended up being able to earn badges and make their performance in Wildcard count. The developers took note of this and deployed a fix that made it possible for fans to earn only 4000 Damage and 20 Kills badges. This update raised some concerns, so the patch was reverted to count the stats for the whole account.

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Apex Legends Wildcard is great for the majority of the casual players, but this change could hinder the game mode. The official X page of Respawn confirmed that the revert has been successful, and all stats would be tracked.

As long as stats are being tracked and affect overall and seasonal stats, the game mode would have some competitiveness. Since players can respawn in Wildcard as long as even a single member of the team survives, it makes it comparatively easier to earn high damage and kill badges. Such situations make it difficult for the mode to maintain its ground as a casual playlist and can potentially become a method for players to farm stats.

Apex Legends Wildcard brought some of the most interesting changes with auto-looting, leveling up weapons, and even map changes to create an engaging game mode. One of the best ways to preserve this casual mode would be to introduce a separate set of stats that are only tracked for Wildcard.

Fans can keep an eye out for the official X page of Apex Legends and Respawn for more information. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more updates, guides, and news.
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About the author

Krishanu Ranjan Sarma covers Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Valorant content for the Esports & Gaming division at Sportskeeda, helping readers stay on top of the latest metas, strategies, and updates.

Krishanu was drawn to online video games when introduced to Dota 2 and the Counter-Strike titles as a teenager. He has since moved on to multiplayer shooters like Valorant, CS2, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends. Among these, he favors the fast-paced battle royale gameplay of Apex Legends; if given a chance, Krishanu would love to drop into the arena and learn the lore first-hand.

Krishanu follows official social media announcements, press releases, and live developer streams for news and updates. However, when it comes to in-depth guides, he draws on his gameplay knowledge to provide tried-and-tested tips and strategies.

Krishanu's content has raked in over 3 million reads in less than two years. He has interviewed many professional esports players, including Valorant stars Mimi, Juliano, Daiki, meL, and Roxi, as well as HLTV award winner and Counter-Strike 2 player Zywoo. He is an avid follower of Valorant esports tournaments, with Paper Rex (PRX) being his favorite.

In his downtime, Krishanu likes capturing moments on film and editing videos. He keenly observes different shots and production-grade lighting techniques when watching movies and TV shows. He also likes listening to music and discovering new genres.

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