Control
Seize the signal, hijack the tower, and rewrite the rules of the Apex Games.
Control is not a single character or event, but the defining narrative arc of Season 1 in Apex Legends. This storyline introduced players to the concept of the Control Tower, a massive orbital structure that serves as the central hub for the Apex Games and the source of its broadcast signal. The season's plot revolves around the mysterious disappearance of the original host, Bloodhound, and the subsequent rise of Revenant as a chaotic new variable who seeks to hijack the tower's systems.
- Season Number
- 1
- Primary Location
- Worlds Edge
- Key Legend Introduced
- Revenant
- New Weapon Class
- Lever Action Rifle
- Central Plot Device
- The Control Tower
- Narrative Tone
- Conspiracy and Betrayal
Lore & Background
The season's climax focused on Revenant, a rogue assassin who had been presumed dead for years. Upon his return, he targeted the Control Tower with a singular goal: to seize control of the broadcast and expose the dark secrets of the Games' organizers. His actions forced the community to question the true nature of their participation in the tournament, turning the competition into a desperate fight for survival against an enemy who could manipulate reality from above.
In Their Own Story
The static on the comms wasn't just interference; it was a voice that shouldn't exist. Revenant stood atop the shattered ruins of the Control Tower's lower levels, his mechanical eyes scanning the holographic feeds flickering in the rain-slicked air below. The tower hummed with a low, menacing vibration, a sound that resonated in the bones of every Legend on the map. He didn't need to shout; the signal was already screaming through their implants, rewriting the rules as he spoke.
Reader's Guide
Season 1: Control established the foundation for the Apex Games' lore by introducing the Control Tower and the return of Revenant. The season's theme was defined by chaos and the subversion of authority, as players discovered that the tournament host had been compromised.
New content included the debut of Revenant, a Death Machine Legend with stealth and crowd control abilities, alongside the introduction of the Peacekeeper shotgun and the P2020 pistol. The storyline advanced through in-game events where players could find clues about the tower's history and Revenant's plan to hijack it.
Special challenges focused on interacting with the Control Tower's signal zones, which altered gameplay mechanics temporarily. This season set a precedent for future narrative arcs by proving that the Apex Games were not just a sport, but a battlefield where the line between player and pawn was dangerously thin.
Did You Know?
- The Control Tower is the central location on the original Kings Canyon map and serves as the broadcast hub for all matches.
- Revenant's introduction in Season 1 marked the first time a Legend returned from presumed death to join the tournament.
- The 'Control' storyline hinted at the existence of a shadowy organization manipulating the Apex Games behind the scenes.
- Players could interact with holographic terminals near the Control Tower during Season 1 events to unlock lore fragments.