Apex Legends Players Demand Horizon Nerf Following Season 27 Buffs
The Apex Legends community is in an uproar over significant buffs to Horizon in Season 27, with players labeling the fan-favorite Legend a “menace” and calling for an immediate nerf. The gravity-controlling scientist received major upgrades to her Gravity Lift ability, granting her supercharged acceleration and vastly improved aerial control. These changes have sparked widespread concern that her enhanced mobility will make her overwhelmingly dominant in the new meta, especially with Olympus receiving updates that emphasize vertical combat.
A Gravity-Defying Problem
Horizon’s buffs fundamentally change her movement capabilities, transforming her into what players describe as the “most squirrelly legend ever.” The improved Gravity Lift now serves as a constant “get-out-of-jail-free card” during fights, allowing for instant repositioning and rapid escapes. Community members on Reddit have expressed frustration that these changes undo previous nerfs that had finally balanced her powerful kit after seasons of dominance.
Players predict Horizon will skyrocket to the highest pick rate across all skill levels. The enhanced rotation potential combined with her existing duelist capabilities creates what many consider a perfect storm of mobility and power. As one player noted, “She was already one of, if not the best, duelists, and this buff basically makes her the most squirrelly legend ever.”
The Community Backlash Grows
The backlash has been immediate and vocal across social media platforms. Long-time players remember Horizon’s previous dominance and fear a return to frustrating gameplay patterns where she can easily reset fights and dominate positioning. Many are drawing comparisons to other recently buffed Legends like Ash, predicting Horizon will become an essential pick on every competitive team until developers address the concerns.
The timing coincides with Olympus receiving new Points of Interest that enhance map verticality, perfectly complementing Horizon’s strengthened kit. While Apex Legends frequently shakes up its meta to keep gameplay fresh, many players feel these particular buffs cross the line from “interesting change” to “overpowered nightmare,” setting the stage for what could be another season defined by gravitational warfare.
