Hey everyone! As a long-time fan of both battle royales and the Titanfall universe, I couldn't help but get hyped when I saw Fortnite's latest addition. It's 2026, and Epic Games is still showing everyone how it's done with live-service content. Just when you think the game can't get any more wild, they drop a weapon that feels like it was ripped straight from another franchise's playbook—specifically, one that Apex Legends players have been begging for for years.

Let's break down this new toy, shall we? The Lock-On Pistol is an absolute game-changer in Fortnite's current meta. Here's how it works:

• Aim Down Sights: You hold your aim on an enemy for a few seconds.

• Charge Up: Pink triangles glow around your crosshair as it locks on.

• Fire Away: You can store up to four locked-on shots that will literally curve around corners to hit your target.

Now, if you're a Titanfall veteran like me, your brain immediately went: "Wait, that's the Smart Pistol!" 🎯 And you'd be absolutely right. The Smart Pistol was the iconic weapon from the Titanfall series. In the first game, it was this infamous sidearm that could lock onto multiple targets and felt downright broken sometimes. Titanfall 2 balanced it by making it a limited-use Boost. But its legacy? Unmatched.

Which brings me to my main point: Why doesn't Apex Legends have this yet? 🤔

Apex Legends exists in the same universe as Titanfall. We've got Pilots (looking at you, Valkyrie), Titans (R.I.P. Frontier Defense), and countless references. Yet, the one weapon that defined Titanfall's multiplayer for many is conspicuously absent. Fortnite, a game with zero connection to the Titanfall lore, just implemented a spiritual successor before Respawn did in their own franchise! The irony is palpable.

I've seen the arguments against adding the Smart Pistol to Apex:

• "It would be too OP!"

• "It lowers the skill ceiling!"

• "It doesn't fit the tactical gameplay!"

But Fortnite's Lock-On Pistol proves these concerns can be addressed with smart (pun intended) design. Let's compare:

Feature	Fortnite's Lock-On Pistol	Potential Apex Smart Pistol
Lock-on Time	Several seconds	Could be similar or longer
Ammo Capacity	4 locked shots max	Limited magazine (e.g., 3-4 shots)
Acquisition	Ground loot/chests	Care Package weapon or Crafting Replicator exclusive
Counterplay	Building, breaking line of sight	Movement tech, evasive abilities

Fortnite's version shows it can be a strong but situational tool. You can't just whip it out and win every fight. Skilled players still need to hit their shots with other weapons. In Apex's fast-paced, movement-heavy combat, a balanced Smart Pistol could be a fantastic addition. Imagine it as a Care Package weapon with very limited ammo—a tool for clutch moments, not a crutch.

Respawn has a history of bringing Titanfall elements into Apex beautifully. The Volt SMG? A fan-favorite. The Charge Rifle? A menace in the right hands. The Smart Pistol is the next logical step. It could even have unique interactions with Legends:

• Mirage's decoys could confuse its lock-on.

• Bangalore's smoke could break the tracking.

• Revenant's silence could temporarily disable it.

Fortnite continues to innovate and borrow cool ideas from across the gaming landscape. Their Attack on Titan crossover was insane, and now they're dipping into Titanfall-esque weaponry. As an Apex player since day one, I'm sitting here wondering when our game will embrace one of its own legacy items. The community has been asking for years.

So here's my plea to Respawn in 2026: Take notes from Fortnite. The Lock-On Pistol proves a homing weapon can work in a battle royale without breaking it. Give us the Smart Pistol in Apex Legends. Make it rare, make it powerful but limited, and most importantly—make it feel like the iconic Titanfall weapon we remember. Until then, I'll be in Fortnite, curving bullets around mountains and dreaming of what could be in the Outlands. 🚀

What do you all think? Should Apex Legends finally get the Smart Pistol? Let me know in the comments!