

Some players may not like the feel of the aim assist mode or prefer to play without it altogether. Here’s a rundown on how to toggle aim assist and explain the difference between PC and Default Target Compensation Style in Apex Legends.Īpex Legends players who use a controller on PC or console will automatically have aim assist turned on. However, in crossplay games like Apex Legends, there’s something called aim assist to even things up for controller players. If there were no such thing as aim assist, mouse and keyboard might reign supreme for precise aiming. It is impossible for both inputs to be equally good and with Apex Legends’ Global Series event allowing controller players to compete on PC, the debate between controller and MnK players is only going to heat up over the coming months.What’s better for FPS games: a controller or mouse and keyboard? It’s a question that’s been asked a lot since the rise of battle royale games. He talked about the input layer differences between MnK and controller and feels that it is not possible to have complete gameplay parity. In fact, I’m meeting with CGE, weapons, and analytics teams this week to take a temperature reading on the situation.” Players should not feel forced to use a specific input type, and if I see players converting out of what they think is necessity, I would 100% be concerned. He said, “ When I see top-level controller players saying they would be alright with nerfing aim assist, I definitely take note.

With mechanics like tap strafing being removed from the game, there is a chance that aim assist will be looked at too. Potential nerfs to aim assist coming very soonĪpex Legends developer John ‘ JayBiebs’ Larson, who is a controller player himself, is fully aware of the advantages that aim assist brings to the table.
