A Single Tree From "Apex Legends" Had to Be Removed for Causing Too Many Deaths.

Or… idk just look where you’re running?

Developers of Apex Legends, Respawn, have responded to calls initially made on reddit to remove a tree from the King’s Canyon map because too many players were getting stuck behind it and killed by their opposition when trying to retreat.

The thread called "Respawn devs please remove this tree. This tree has caused so many tragedies its not even funny" by u/kolkoin holds 180 comments, including a response from Respawn themselves to rectify the issue.

Respawn devs please remove this tree. This tree has caused so many tragedies its not even funny. from r/apexlegends

"o7 it will be done! (it might be a little bit before this gets in to live.. I'm sorry about that!)," they said.

"Thank you for calling this out! It's actually really helpful to see pain points like this, since it helps guide what will need extra focus when going forward! <3.”

From the looks of things, it seemed that when players are standing too close to the wall near the new 'Salvage' point in the southwest corner of the map, they just magically forget that the tree is even there and run straight into it, getting caught and shot in the back.

While some players are punching the air with the news of its removal, those who hug trees are not here for it, and have literally started a petition to "save the tree".

Apex Legends: SAVE THE TREE!! - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/RCVZlZ6d0k via @CdnChange

— Tim Hill (@hilltimothy76) September 14, 2020

Some players reckon you should just know the map and your surroundings.

There is nothing wrong with King’s Canyon or this tree and you shouldn’t hate it. Next time play better, be smart and know your ground. I love you all 😊 @PlayApex @TitanfallBlog https://t.co/2UC6c730da

— Jorge (@jeyyfit) September 12, 2020

Lmaoo I've Never Walked By That Tree.

— Ralph (@PsychoLogic1) September 12, 2020

While getting rid of this destructive tree is ahem... super necessary, players have also pointed out that Respawn was quick to respond to this issue but have left other bugs and glitches unanswered.

@PlayApex we’re still getting shot through brick buildings? Cmon, I cant shoot through a fence or a tree branch but the buildings?

— Skvndal (@cloudboundd) September 9, 2020

How is the game getting worse with smurf accounts, cheaters, bugs, glitches, and disconnects? But they got rid of a tree..

— John (@r3cusant) September 13, 2020

It’s not yet clear when the tree will be removed from the live version of the game, but according to the developers it should only take "a little bit" before players are safe from this tree of terror.

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