Apex Legends might disable aim assist, but there's a catch

Aim assist in Apex Legends is one of the most debated features, alongside complex movement techniques for Mouse and Keyboard users. However, the upcoming Season 26 update for EA’s battle royale might introduce a nerf for controller users by limiting the aim assist feature. According to popular dataminer @HYPERMYSTx’s post on X, Caustic is potentially receiving a new buff that disables aim assist for everyone within the area affected by Nox Gas.

This article will highlight the possible disabling of aim assist in Apex Legends with Caustic.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author’s opinion. This article is based on leaks, and the final release of the update may be different.

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Apex Legends Caustic reportedly receiving buff to disable aim assist

Caustic in Apex Legends is one of the few overlooked characters in the game in the aggressive meta. However, this legend is capable of anchoring down areas with ease and even initiating fights when necessary with his ultimate ability. Some new leaks also hint at a list of new buffs coming for this Controller character.

Caustic’s tactical ability spills out Nox Gas and limits visibility while dealing ticking damage to enemies. Since the gas acts as a smoke to be used defensively, the devs might add a feature that disables aim assist for players present inside the gas. A similar system was integrated with Bangalore’s tactical ability in one of the past patches.

Also read: Apex Legends reportedly integrating new Caustic and Bangalore buffs

This new Caustic buff could potentially help the character gain a more stable place in the upcoming meta. His defensive capabilities could also become more useful and provide fans with an alternative to the newly buffed Wattson. Such a change will likely skyrocket Caustic’s popularity in competitive matches for players who prefer to rotate early and anchor choke points or buildings within the safe zone.

It is important to note that there is no official confirmation for this change, and it may have different mechanics with the final release. Apex Legends Season 26, similar to previous seasonal updates, will likely introduce various legend and weapon changes.

Fans can keep an eye out for the official Apex Legends blog for more information about the upcoming patch. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more updates, guides, and news.

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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