Apex Legends Season 12: Defiance introduces Mad Maggie, an offensive legend with an explosive close-quarters skill set. During a preview event, Apex Legends game engineer Chris Winder went into the origins and design goals of Mad Maggie, as well as where in the in-game meta Respawn predicts she'll fit.

"Maggie is--first and foremost--an aggressive playmaker," Winder said. "She really likes to break up enemy defenses and push other characters."

Apex Legends already has a few legends that can technically fit such a description, with characters like Octane and Revenant excelling at aggressive close-range playstyles. Maggie differs, however, in how she's able to disorient an enemy and get up in their face. Mad Maggie's abilities make her somewhat of a breacher--so unlike Octane and Revenant, who are geared towards rushing an enemy before they have a chance to get situated, Maggie can safely get to her foe even if they've already managed to hide themselves behind cover.