APEX Legends Roadmap: Season 4 Leaks
By Samuel Basel
The APEX Legends roadmap for 2019 has provided a variety of new features in the three seasons that have taken place this year. Although only one season remains for the rest of 2019, the leaks discovered so far have shown promise.
Why is this even a thing... In Norse mythology, a valkyrie (/vælˈkɪəri, -ˈkaɪri, vɑːl-, ˈvælkəri/; from Old Norse valkyrja "chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live.
— That1MiningGuy (@That1MiningGuy) October 16, 2019
Valk is likely short for Valkyrie
Apex Legends Roadmap: What We Know of Season 4
Of everything rumored and confirmed for Apex Legends Season 4, the biggest potential new feature coming in December is yet another hero. Valk would be another support character whose abilities focus on aerial support and reconnaissance. Her name is derived from the word valkyrie, beings from Norse mythology who rode into battle on winged horses. In the files data miner That1MiningGuy discovered, Valk is referred to as the "soaring aviator."
Here is a breakdown of some of Valk's main abilities, per That1MiningGuy:
- Passive: Afterburners — After initial drop, Valk and her teammates fly faster while skydiving.
- Tactical: VTOL Jets — Hold to hover.
- Ultimate: Skyward — Valk and nearby allies take to the skies after a short countdown.
Along with the introduction of Valk, Season 4 may also look to introduce characters known as Rosie, Nomad and Revenant. These characters are all still in development, so an official release date is still uncertain.
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