The mid-season update has officially landed, and honestly, it feels like we just took a time machine back to 2019. Respawn finally dropped some internal data that clears up the debate about the season 28 reworks, and the new pick rates are nothing short of a shock to the system. After years of feeling like the game was stuck in a loop of scans and slow metas, the current energy in the Outlands is the best it has been in a long time.
The hard truth about Bloodhound and Fuse
We have to talk about Bloodhound. Despite the recent buffs, the data proves what many of us felt: they still feel weak. It is a bit heartbreaking to see that even with the updates, Bloodhound is still losing more fights on average than any other legend. Their encounter win rate moved from a dismal minus 9.5 percent to a slightly less dismal minus 7.5 percent. Let’s be real, the scan mechanic is just outdated. It is time for Respawn to stop tweaking numbers and give the bird some actual fundamental changes.
On the flip side, the Fuse rework is a certified success. People were calling it a nerf when it first dropped, but a jump from a minus 8 percent win rate to minus 4 percent is a massive win in our book. He is no longer a meme pick; he is a legitimate threat that can actually hold his own in a 1v1. Catalyst has also found her groove, sitting right at the “average” mark, which is exactly where a healthy legend should be.
Win rate comparison
| Legend | Pre-Buff Win Rate | Post-Buff Win Rate | Current Standing |
| Bloodhound | -9.5% | -7.5% | Statistically Worst |
| Fuse | -8.0% | -4.0% | Moderate Success |
| Catalyst | -2.0% | 0.0% | Perfectly Balanced |
The return of the OG kings
The pick rate charts right now are making us incredibly nostalgic. Seeing Gibraltar and Wraith both sitting at a 10.8 percent pick rate is wild. For context, Big Bruddah saw a 1,200 percent explosion in popularity. It is great to see these classic characters back in the mix, even if the community is already crying about Gibraltar being overpowered.
Our take on the OP debate: If you think Gibraltar is too strong right now, you probably aren’t playing Maggie enough. Her wrecking ball deletes his dome instantly, and her drill makes that bubble a death trap. Instead of asking for a nerf after he has been in the bin for five years, let’s just use the counters we already have.
Current top pick rates
- Octane: Still the king of the mountain.
- Gibraltar: 10.8 percent (Massive resurgence).
- Wraith: 10.8 percent (The queen returns).
- Wattson: 2.5 percent (Small but loyal growth).
Between the upcoming April Fool’s chaos and a new season that promises more mobility and a fresh legend, the momentum is finally shifting back in the right direction. We have weathered some pretty dry seasons recently, but right now, the game feels alive. If Jynxzi brings in a new wave of players just as the meta is shifting back to high-speed movement, we might be looking at a true resurgence for the title.
