New leaks from the game files of Apex Legends suggest that a new weapon, with equally new effects, could soon be introduced to the game. The Apex Legends Flamethrower leaks suggest that the new weapon could inflict a burning status effect on your enemies, potentially inflicting lasting burn damage on them. While weapon stats or images have not yet been uncovered, the effects of a Flamethrower projectile have been described in the game files, suggesting that the weapon is at least in the works. Read on to find out more on the Apex Legends Flamethrower release date.
Apex Legends Flamethrower release date | New Weapon Flamethrower
A flamethrower weapon could be devastating at short range, both from consistent damage to the target, but also considering the panic-inducing effects of being engulfed in flames. However, it’s not clear whether an Apex Legends flamethrower release date would be in the near future, given the lack of any weapon stats in the leak. In comparison to the leak of the HAVOC and L-STAR LMG weapons, which included game files hinting at possible attachments, the evidence for a flamethrower weapon is limited. This means that even though the leaks could well be verifiable, the new weapon may not be ready for release yet.
Of course, the Apex Legends flamethrower could well be featured in the next update, in conjunction with the long-awaited Battle Pass, which is due to drop by the end of March.
At the very least, the leaks come from Twitter user and reputable dataminer RealApexLeaks, so the existence of the reported flamethrower status effect certainly showcases some intent to develop such a weapon. The flamethrower could be part of a new character’s abilities, releasing a torrent of fire at short-range, although they don’t line up with the abilities of recently leaked character Octane. Sadly, there’s no guarantee that the flamethrower will appear in the game; we’ll have to wait for future leaks or an official announcement for more news.
10 Weapons You Want in Apex Legends
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10 Weapons You Want in Apex Legends
One of the true rushes of the battle royale genre is not knowing what you'll be dealing with in any given round. Being able to succeed with any given setup early on separates the pros from the amateurs, but there are still some weapons you want to see in your first drop location. -
Devotion
The Devotion is a light machine gun that chews through Energy ammo with gusto. When you hold down the trigger, it starts to spin up, like a minigun in the hands of your favorite Heavy. The rate of fire continues to increase, making it a monster in certain situations. -
VK-47 Flatline
A close to mid-range assault rifle, the Flatline works best when you're aiming for the head. Dealing more damage than your standard AR thanks to the heavy rounds, you can switch between single shots or full auto. It only really loses its luster if you need to tag a sniper across a wide canyon, although that's still possible with the right scope. -
Havoc Rifle
The newest addition to Apex Legends, the Havoc rifle is a full auto assault rifle that uses Energy Ammo. It's also the first weapon to use two hop-ups to modify its potential. It can either be turbocharged to negate the gun's spin-up or get the Selectfire Reciever to select the hitscan beam fire mode. -
Kraber .50-cal Sniper
One of two Legendary weapon drops, the Kraber is a powerful sniper rifle that shoots off unique .50 caliber rounds. One of the weapons appearing from Titanfall 2, you can only grab this gun if you go after the supply drops and survive the hordes of other players with similar intentions. -
Mastiff Shotgun
The Mastiff Shotgun is the other Legendary weapon currently found in Apex Legends. It also can only be found from airdrops and it also has its own unique ammo that can't be replenished. You'll want to get up close and personal with the Mastiff, which has an amazingly narrow spread when you aim down its sights. -
Peacekeeper
If you don't want to chase Legendaries, the Peacekeeper is a good runner-up for "Best Shotgun." You can even get a similar aim down sights bonus with the Precision Choke add-on. Generally speaking, if you are going to charge into battle in Apex, you'll want one of these bad boys handy. -
Prowler Burst PDW
The Prowler is an SMG that fires in five round bursts. Due to its resemblance to a P90, you might wonder why it doesn't also fire fully automatic, and it does if you find a Selectfire Reciever. Either way, it's a great option if you need to get a lot of bullets into an opponent in a very short amount of time. -
M600 Spitfire
If you want to get a lot of bullets into an opponent over a long period of time, may we suggest the Spitfire? The premier light machine gun of Apex Legends, the Spitfire lives up to its name by spitting fire at a tremendously fast rate. If you can keep it fed with Heavy Rounds, it will keep your kill count looking very healthy. -
Triple Take
A sniper rifle that shoots Energy Ammo, the Triple Take brings its unique charge fire mechanics over from Titanfall 2's Double Take. It fires three projectiles at once at a full charge, letting you be a bit off with your aim when it comes to headshots. -
Wingman
Until they bring over the Smart Pistol as a Legendary Drop, the Wingman is the weapon to wield in your back pocket. A futuristic six-shooter revolver, the Wingman rewards skilled players with devastating headshot damage, improved even more by the Skullpiercer Rifling hop-up.
