We know the Apex Legends devs are unsure if Ranked players will like Broken Moon, not that we have any doubts, but they're pretty certain that everyone is going to like Catalyst - and it's clear to see why. Prior to today's announcement, looking at the Eclipse launch trailer, we thought Catalyst might have abilities like Valorant's Viper. However, now, we know the truth about Catalyst's abilities and they're all pretty incredible. Discussing this ability kit in a pre-season press event, game designer OT Harrison highlighted that Catalyst should work well in both defence-oriented squads and squads built around aggression.
"Catalyst is all about controlling the battlefield.. [and the] versatility with her ferrofluid gives her abilities a unique flavour", Harrison explains. "She's a great option for mid-to-long range fights", for players who want to keep enemies at bay, "or to facilitate safer rotations and healing opportunities", for players who need a moment to reset.
Adding to this, when asked specifically about Catalyst's synergies, Harrison suggested that she "synergises pretty well with other defensive legends", going on to say that "a team of Caustic, Wattson, and Catalyst can really turn any indoor space into their own playground".
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