LightSpeed Studios Unveils 'High Energy Heroes', Players Suspect It's Just a Re-skinned Apex Legends Mobile

LightSpeed Studios has officially unveiled the real-time footage of their new tactical shooter, 'High Energy Heroes.' At first glance, the game combines classic Battle Royale mechanics with elements reminiscent of 'Fortnite' and 'Apex Legends,' immediately grabbing the community's attention.

Once the trailer dropped, NGA forum users were quick to react. Despite the studio touting it as 'in-house developed,' the comment section was filled with skepticism. Many players pointed out its striking similarity to 'Apex Legends Mobile,' labeling it a 'reskin.' The core question remains: why go through the trouble of making a carbon copy rather than just running the original?

The community consensus points to a financial motive: since EA shut down the official 'Apex Legends Mobile,' players speculate that LightSpeed might be recycling assets from the defunct game. By 'reskinning' it, they could potentially bypass the need for ongoing revenue-sharing with EA, effectively rebranding the familiar gameplay for the Chinese market.

While some expressed 'Battle Royale fatigue,' noting that there’s little originality, this 'recombination' of proven mechanics remains a hallmark of Tencent-affiliated studios. The general takeaway from the forum is clear: other than the introduction of a four-player squad mode and a third-person perspective, it’s just the same game wearing a different coat.