New Apex Legends Global Series format has "potential" to last longer than a year

Year 2 of the Apex Legends Global Series introduces a radically different format as the competition steadily emerges out of the online-only realm. With international LAN events on the cards, and an expanded pool of competitive players now that console gamers can compete alongside their PC counterparts, there was certainly a need for a format revamp.

The main point of change is the new two-tiered system, which creates a Pro League for the game's very best teams, and a Challenger Circuit where amateur teams or young prospects can compete and vie for the chance to reach the Pro League or be picked up by a top team.

In an interview with The Loadout following the ALGS Year 2 announcement last week, John Nelson, commissioner of the competition, explains that having a two-tiered approach to competitive Apex, where there is clear separation between great teams and excellent teams, is an important step forward for the scene.

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