https://wccftech.com/apex-legends-less-characters-future-breaking-point/

Since the game’s release in 2019, Apex Legends updates have been released like clockwork, with each new season including a new Legend to play as. But will that be the case forever? Most hero shooters or other live service games that rely heavily on characters eventually reach a point where trying to create something new and unique that slots into the game’s overall meta becomes increasingly difficult. It’s largely why games like Overwatch eventually stop releasing new characters at a regular pace. While that hasn’t happened to Apex Legends yet, it seems slowing the rate of new characters has been discussed at developer Respawn and Respawn Vancouver.

According to Apex lead character designer Devan McGuire it’s becoming more difficult to make Legends that are “unique, without being overpowered, or too niche,” and they may eventually reach a “breaking point” where regular seasonal character releases no longer makes sense…