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A much-requested feature has finally been introduced to Apex Legends’ Arenas mode, as the 3v3 team deathmatches now have a leaving penalty – something that should hopefully deter players from flaking on their squadmates. <\/p>\n

Several changes were announced via patch notes posted on Twitter, including the new abandon penalty for Arenas games. Respawn explained that this is similar to the penalty for Ranked Battle Royale games, and will apply to those who leave a full squad in the middle of a match. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately it seems a couple of people are currently getting unfairly punished by the new penalty, with some reporting being slapped with 10-minute sin bins for leaving during the end screen animations<\/a>. Director of communications Ryan K. Rigney assured one player<\/a> that the team was investigating the problem.<\/p>\n

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A much-requested feature has finally been introduced to Apex Legends’ Arenas mode, as the 3v3 team deathmatches now have a leaving penalty – something that should hopefully deter players from flaking on their squadmates. Several changes were announced via patch notes posted on Twitter, including the new abandon penalty for Arenas games. Respawn explained that this is similar to the penalty for Ranked Battle Royale games, and will apply to those who leave a full squad in the middle of a match. Unfortunately it seems a couple of people are currently getting unfairly punished by the new penalty, with some reporting being slapped with 10-minute sin bins for leaving during the end screen animations. Director of communications Ryan K. Rigney assured one player that the…<\/p>\n

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