I remember the first time I saw Conduit's design documents—they showed a world-weary warrior, burdened by responsibility like her sister Diwa. But something felt missing. The team wanted light, humor, positivity. So I dug deeper into my notes and found her: a superfan of the Apex Games, buzzing with contagious energy. People who love something deeply carry a special magic—they elevate everyone around them. That's the soul I wanted to capture.

Her kit always drew inspiration from the Monarch Titan, that beautiful mechanical beast from Titanfall 2. We knew we wanted to honor that legacy. Chris Winder, our lead gameplay engineer, worked tirelessly to incorporate Titan elements into her suit—those halo-shaped arms that deploy her abilities, the exo-suit legs that enable her passive movement. But the Titan battery became her true heart, her literal source of power. It glows with the same energy that fuels her personality.

Balance proved challenging. Early versions had Conduit permanently healing teammates' shields at her own expense—beautiful in theory, frustrating in practice. Teams became un-killable fortresses during poke fights. Players hesitated to use her tactical when it cost their own survival. We experimented, adjusted, and ultimately found the sweet spot where her support feels impactful but fair.

What makes Conduit truly special is her family dynamic. Unlike many Legends who carry trauma or conflict, she maintains a healthy, loving relationship with her family. They support her, even when she sacrifices her well-being for them—a cycle of care that feels refreshingly human. Her conflicts come from love, not brokenness.

I often imagine what Conduit would add to the Apex cookbook—pork sinigang steaming with savory warmth, crispy lumpia shanghai, or perhaps turon drizzled with caramel sauce. These flavors reflect her heritage, her warmth, her capacity to nurture.

Meanwhile, Storm Point undergoes its own transformation. Eduardo Agostini, our world director, led the charge to refine the map without losing its original vision. We reduced its sprawl by 40%, brought points of interest closer together, and created a new skybox that changes how light falls across the landscape. It remains our largest map, but now flows with better pacing—perfect for Conduit's energetic playstyle.

I dream of hearing her banter with other Legends—the cheerful optimism she'll bring to even the most tense moments. Chris looks forward to seeing how players incorporate her into their squads, especially alongside Lifeline or fast-moving Legends like Octane. Her passive lets her keep pace with the swiftest teammates, making her the glue that holds aggressive pushes together.

The Promo Trials add another layer of integrity to our ranked experience, creating skill checks that discourage boosting or passive play. While they won't solve cheating alone, they represent our commitment to competitive purity.

As I look toward Ignite's launch, I feel the same excitement Conduit would—that buzzing, hopeful energy that reminds us why we love games. She's more than another Legend; she's the heart we sometimes forget we need. When players finally meet her, I hope they feel the same warmth we poured into every aspect of her creation.