As a new player in 2025, I have very mixed feelings about this game.
It is a free to play battle royale with a blend of FPS mechanics and abilities or ultimates. This variety helps the matches feel a little less repetitive, although battle royales by nature become repetitive after many games. One thing I truly appreciate is the movement system. It is fast, responsive, and smooth which makes the gameplay feel much better. I also have not run into any cheaters yet which honestly feels like a blessing. Unfortunately, that is where the positives end for me.

The character designs and the overall lobby interface feel messy and unpleasant. Navigating menus is frustrating and finding stats such as damage done with a specific legend requires searching through poorly organized tabs. Unlocking all the legends feels like an endless grind that could take years of playtime which completely kills motivation. The colorful art style is also not for me since it feels overwhelming on the eyes although I can understand why others might enjoy it.

Matches themselves often suffer from random teammates going AFK, spamming voice chat, or disconnecting. Server stability also seems unreliable which Respawn and EA should address as soon as possible. On top of that, the microtransactions feel intrusive and heavily pushed which really hurts the experience.

Overall, the game is free which is its biggest strength. You get smooth movement, FPS mechanics, and a functional battle royale experience. For me though, it was not enjoyable enough to recommend. If you are a dedicated battle royale fan looking for quick bursts of dopamine, you might enjoy it more than I did.