Apex Legends Update Reduces Mozambique's Power

On October 10, Respawn Entertainment rolled out a substantial update for Apex Legends, which brought significant nerfs to the Mozambique shotgun. This update reduced both the rate of fire and magazine capacity for the weapon, among other modifications. Historically considered a niche option, the Mozambique recently surged in popularity following a buff, making it a go-to choice for many players.

The Season 22 update has proven to be transformative for the Apex Legends community, introducing new maps and pivotal changes that reshaped the game’s meta. While some controversy arose from adjustments made to the Battle Pass, Respawn swiftly addressed player concerns by revising their plans. This latest update further reflects the developers’ responsiveness to community feedback.

In a recent tweet, Respawn announced the significant changes to the Mozambique shotgun, confirming that both the standard and akimbo variants have been nerfed. The addition of the akimbo Mozambiques during Season 22 had led to them becoming the most powerful weapon in the game, and although players anticipated a nerf in the mid-Season 22 update, that patch primarily focused on balancing Legends and introducing new events.

Key Changes to the Mozambique Shotgun

The Mozambique's effectiveness stemmed from its rapid rate of fire, magazine size, and range. The recent patch has addressed these factors by reducing the fire rate for both variants across all bolt rarities. Additionally, the magazine size for the single variant has been trimmed from six rounds to five, while the akimbo version has seen a reduction from twelve to ten.

One of the most impactful changes involves the increase in blast pattern scale, which decreases the weapon's effectiveness at longer distances. Furthermore, the projectile size for the akimbo Mozambique has been normalized to align with other shotguns, likely affecting its overall performance.

Community Reaction and Ongoing Popularity

While the changes are generally welcomed, there is some discontent within the community regarding the nerf to the single Mozambique variant. Many players believe the akimbo version was the primary issue and feel the single variant was already balanced.

Despite the adjustments, the Mozambique's popularity doesn't appear to have waned significantly. Players have observed that it continues to dominate lobbies due to its unchanged damage output. Additionally, since the dual-wield P2020 has not yet been modified, some players are considering switching to that option for their loadouts.

Summary of October 10 Update Patch Notes

- Rate of Fire: Reduced for both Single and Akimbo Mozambiques across all bolt rarities.

- Magazine Size:

 - Single Mozambique reduced from 6 to 5 rounds.

 - Akimbo variant reduced from 12 to 10 rounds.

- Blast Pattern Scale: Increased, affecting effectiveness at longer ranges.

- Projectile Size: Reduced for Akimbo Mozambiques, now consistent with other shotguns.

With these updates, Apex Legends continues to evolve, reflecting both developer insights and player feedback as it maintains its dynamic gameplay experience.