In the first official action of the third year of the Apex Legends Global Series, familiar names dominated the headlines. Year two Pro League mainstays Esports Arena and Les cités de France officially punched their tickets into the new season’s Pro League in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa, respectively.
While the names that won the first Preseason Qualifier for ALGS year three were familiar, the play didn’t really resemble year two of the event at all. After years of a meta defined by defensive characters, their ability to hold down positions, and enable teams time to reset, the first Preseason Qualifier showed off just how far pro play has shifted, even from the ALGS Championship a few months ago.