Apex Legends' latest changes might give MnK an edge over controller players

Apex Legends Season 22 has brought numerous changes to the table, and the biggest one yet might be the removal of aim-flinch in the game. Aim-flinch essentially occurs when players get hit by bullets, which shake their screen, and lead to a lot of aiming and shooting errors. With this entire mechanic removed, players are posed with a big question, i.e., whether MnK users finally have an edge over controller players in the game.

This article will provide players with a detailed brief on the brand-new aim-flinch changes in Apex Legends and how they might potentially make MnK a superior output in the game.

NOTE: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.

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Will aim-flinch changes in Apex Legends make MnK better than controller?

With the new aim-flinch changes implemented in Apex Legends Season 22, players have been wondering if this is the moment when MnK users finally have more traction in the game than controller players.

While nothing can be said before players actually set foot into the game upon its launch on August 6, 2024, there is speculation that MnK would finally at least be on a similar competitive level like controllers with their aim-assist.

However, what might make MnK the superior output is the latest aim-assist nerfs that have also been confirmed alongside the aim-flinch removal. Controller players, starting with Season 22, will not only have lesser aim-assist to work with on PC platforms but will also be subject to tremendous screen-shake upon damage.

These new changes will undoubtedly lead to a massive rise in MnK users, who, after a long wait of 21 Seasons, will finally gain an edge over controllers in the game.

The developers have also introduced a concept of tracking health bars on enemies players have dealt damage upon. This overlay will supersede all the visual clutter in the game and will remain fixed upon one's screen. This puts MnK users on the same level as Controller players, who get the advantage of tracking enemies through visual clutter by using their aim-assist feature.

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What can we expect from the Apex Legends pro-scene in response to the aim-flinch changes?

It is too early to tell how pro players might respond to the latest changes. With more than 20 seasons worth of gameplay indicating the predominance of controllers in Apex, we believe the tides might finally turn in Season 22.

We might see top professionals, such as ImperialHal, Lou, and other pros, switch back to their original input if they deem the swap worthwhile. These players are renowned for their mechanical prowess on both MnK and controller, and we are sure fans would love to see them switch back to the trusty Mouse-and-keyboard combo.

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