The official Apex Legends account had the revelation of a major plot twist and did not it make any less than a thunderstorm and the players just couldn’t get over it. The account gave a hint with one tweet, revealing a newspaper headline saying: “Local Legend Causes Scene at Solace Dive Bar”, that directly draws attention to Valkyrie once again causing a ruckus. The tease provokes the thought of who could be the one to blame, and the community is already very much involved in the lore. The whole community seems to have been waiting for such a big boom and now they feel their excitement with Respawn’s magnificent storytelling.
The tweet offers little more than a link to a picture of a fictitious news article, but the replies to this tweet are filled with emotional expressions. Players were right away making their guesses and many of them were very vocally asking for a possible Valkyrie buff. A user called @mufcparzival has shared, “Valk buff? Yessssss. I prayed for these times. Goodbye Mosquito Valk.” The “Mosquito Valk” comment is both sharp and funny at the same time, it refers to her current condition when she sometimes feels a bit weak, just buzzing around without any major impact, but the hope for a buff is really alive.
However, this isn’t all about buffs and nerfs. The story implications are huge. Valkyrie is Kairi Imahara, the daughter of Viper, who was a legendary pilot in the Titanfall universe, and her entire arc is about the themes of inheritance and revenge. Noise at a bar? What a perfect thing for her to do! Valk is reckless, fiery, and always up for a fight so causing a scene is her always being in character. The official Apex account even acknowledged it and advised a user with a professional tip: “Kairi Imahara Pro Tip #11: Never admit to committing felonious assault when being interviewed by a newspaper.” That’s a classic Apex joke right there, implying that she most probably did throw some punches.
The community’s reaction is a great mixture of thrill and chaos. @agat0xin tweeted, “I’M SHAKING I’m SO HAPPY WE’RE GETTING LORE AGAIN,” which indicates the situation of many players that have been starving for storyline content. Another player, @Suicdar, wrote, “So happy to see teasers and lore making a small comeback. If we get a STFO I will lose my mind. Please, we love lore.” STFO is short for Stories from the Outlands, the animated short films that delve into the details of each character’s background. A new movie on the Valkyrie would simply be a blockbuster.
Then, there are the… um, more fervent replies. @T3MSH0P proclaimed, “IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME GETTING BEATEN UP BY HERRRR,” which is somewhat relatable, to be honest. @dookiiebum expressed, “I want her to cause a scene at a bar with me.” The love for Valkyrie is incredibly strong, and one can be impressed with the devotion even while it seems ridiculous.
However, not everyone is focusing on Valk. Some players are taking the opportunity to ask for specific changes regarding their own main characters. @jolly_smoke started complaining about Caustic, demanding the fixing of his passive. “Give Caustic his passive back. it literally is the character. He should never take damage in gas. You guys nerfed him harder than you buffed him…” It is a valid point to make but it is still somewhat off-topic. Meanwhile, @MsMLOLS asked, “Will Bloodhound ever get some love again?” It’s a repetitive cycle in the Apex community – any news about one legend ignites requests for buffs to others.
Still, the replies do show some confusion among the players. @ZBearlyAwake wondered, “Wait, ‘Wasn’t me in that footage’, so not the same Valk? or am I reading this wrong.” This indicates that the in-game article might have a denial from Valkyrie herself, thus adding another layer of intrigue. Is it really her? Or is it a lookalike? The plot is thickening.
And, of course, the ship wars are very much alive and kicking. @Doctor_Utopia speculated, “So Loba and Bangalore getting back together?” which referred to the whole Loba and Bang romance drama that has been involved with the lore. One tweet can create so many different conversations among the fandom and it’s incredible.
Now, as for the game, what does all this imply? Typically, teasers like this one are an indication of a new season or a major update. The last few seasons had less narrative content so this could be a sign that the players’ favorite storytelling which is deeply interconnected and has been loved by them might be coming back. A Valkyrie-themed event or a huge update seems to be the trend. Maybe a takeover of Solace? Or perhaps a new game mode? And a buff? The players’ demand is definitely heavy on that one. Her current pick rate is somewhat low and just a little love could again make her a top-tier legend.
You can virtually sense the electric atmosphere. After a period during which updates were limited to cosmetics and balancing only this teaser has once again made the Outlands feel loved. It is a reminder that Apex Legends is not just a battle royale; it is a universe with amazing characters and continuous plots. The community has been quite vocal in their request for more lore and it seems that, to some extent, Respawn is listening.
So, legends, don’t take your eyes off the screen, something big is coming. Be it a Valkyrie buff, a new Stories from the Outlands short, or a full-scale in-game event, the Apex Games are bound to get a lot more interesting. The bar fight is just the beginning. The major question is what is Valkyrie fighting for? Revenge? Redemption? Or just fun? We’ll have to wait and see, but the hype train has already left the station. All aboard, motherfu– oh, what was I saying? Anyway, you should go and check the tweet, the replies are a crazy ride. It feels wonderful to witness the community being involved in this way once again. Feels like old times. PlayStation and Xbox players are all excited for what’s next.
