No practice, no visas: Apex pros sound alarms ahead of ALGS Championship

The culmination of three years of competitive Apex Legends, the ALGS Championship in Raleigh, was supposed to be a victory lap. After COVID-19 derailed so many planned events and tournaments, Apex was finally going to have its big day. The best competitors from around the world, the best play that Apex has to offer, a $2 million prize pool up for grabs, and thousands of fans ready to watch their favorite players in person.

The run-up to the North Carolina LAN, however, has been plagued with issues for players. For all players involved in the ALGS Championship, practice has been almost non-existent. And for a few players, the tournament occurring in the U.S. has led to the distinct possibility that several teams will need to field substitutes.