What changed in Apex Legends™ in 2021

Fixed a bug where using a Skydive with Death Totem caused Valkyrie’s skydive to enter a bugged state.

UI and scoring improvements for Observer Mode, including new features for match management.

Unlock Wattson’s electric Heirloom, the 'Energy Reader', after collecting all 24 event collectibles.

Players can now customize reticle colors with new UI options including color sliders and RGB entry.

Increased the audio presence of Ash’s Ultimate based on player feedback.

The beloved game mode offers three squads the opportunity to board and capture the World’s Edge train, with loadout selection before boarding.

Decreased Focus of Attention detonation delay from 1.6s to 1.4s.

Fixed multiple issues related to Wattson's Fence nodes, including placement and collision bugs.

Base stick damage lowered from 30 to 10, shield damage multiplier increased, and slow debuff applied on stick.

Starting December 7th and available until December 21st, players can unlock event-limited Legendary cosmetics for various Legends.

Launch Apex Legends from December 2, 2021–January 4, 2022, and the Weapon Charm will be automatically granted and added to your inventory.

Introducing Ringside Wraith, Night Crawler Mirage, Sundown Desperado Bloodhound, and Mic Check Lifeline skins in the Apex store.

New skins available from 11/9 to 11/23 for 1,800 Apex Coins each, with discounted bundles.

Teammates will now show that they are self-reviving on their UI.

New skin available for the 30-30 Repeater.

New skin available for Loba Andrade.

New gun charm included in the Loba Edition.

Adjustments to various weapons including damage changes and supply drop rotations.

New badge included in the Loba Edition.

The Combat Advanced Round submachine gun, a versatile weapon that accepts both Light and Heavy magazines.

A new map featuring unique settlements and dangers, designed for the new gameplay experience.

Various buffs to Wattson's abilities to enhance her gameplay, including increased damage and reduced cooldowns.

Introducing Loba Andrade with the new Legendary 'Arms Dealer' skin and additional content.

Launch Apex Legends from November 2–December 1, 2021, to receive the Dr. Hakim Weapon Charm automatically.

Receive 1000 Apex Coins with the Loba Edition.

Resolved an issue where expired skydrive trails remained accessible longer than intended.

Changes to RP gains and kill point calculations based on tier differences between players.

Introducing Ash, a new Legend with unique abilities including Marked for Death, Arc Snare, and Phase Breach.

Buy the Escape Battle Pass and earn cosmetic sets for various characters, including Mirage, Gibraltar, Wraith, Loba, and Revenant.

Reach triple digits to unlock the Reactive Prowlers 'Pipe Dream' and 'Fatal Attraction'.

At level 25, earn the Legendary 'Desert Mirage' for Mirage and the Rare 'Cover Fire' Spitfire.

A new mode where players return in 'Shadow Form' after dying, with infinite lives until the last squad falls.

Includes Epic 'Muerte Rápida' skin, Epic 'Altar Ego' banner frame, Rare 'Flirting with Death' skin for the Volt, and 2 Octane Packs.

Comes with 15 Apex Packs.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos from 10/26-11/1 with special events and bundles.

Includes Loba Banshee Bundle, Darkside for Gibraltar, and Bangalore’s Soldado de la Muerte bundle.

A new map called Storm Point is introduced.

The C.A.R. SMG is now available in the loadout.

A new Legend named Ash joins the game.

Participate in Shadow Royale, where slain Legends respawn in Shadow-Form to aid their squadmates.

Join the Monsters Within Event from October 12th to November 2nd, featuring special cosmetic sets and gameplay changes.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with new bundles and skins available from October 26th to November 1st.

Encore is a new map located on Seer's home planet, featuring strategic high-ground positions and combat opportunities.

Special limited edition Monsters Within Packs available for 400 Apex Coins, guaranteed to contain a non-duplicate event item.

A different kind of Battle Royale where slain Legends respawn in Shadow-Form.

Fight to conquer the new Encore Arenas map.

Special event-limited cosmetic sets highlight the scary side of Legends.

Claim your Ranger Weapon Charm by launching Apex Legends™ from Oct 5–Nov 1.

Rampart can now run and shoot with Sheila, with a longer spin-up time and limited magazine.

Evo Shields in deathboxes now show their health.

Rampart receives a new Heirloom pipe wrench, complete with a gumball dispenser.

Fixed a bug where Streamer mode wouldn’t anonymize names on the scoreboard in Arenas mode.

ADS charge time decreased from 1.0 to 0.8.

Rampart offers modded weapons at special discounts in Arenas, replacing base versions for the match.

EVA-8 and Mozambique headshot damage multiplier reduced to align with Peacekeeper and Mastiff.

Reduced hipfire spread and faster hipfire resets for the Hemlok.

Various fixes on World’s Edge to clean up bad collisions and exploitable hiding spots.

Rampart introduces her custom shop, Big Maude, located near Lava City, offering modded paintball weapons.

Fixed a mysterious fire show that could appear in Firing Range and cause a crash.

Increased cool-off time and reduced rounds before overheat across all tiers.

Fixed issue where players would randomly get un-readied while matchmaking in Ranked.

Out-of-bounds timer reduced from 30 seconds to 15 seconds.

Reduced jump pad horizontal distance by 10% - 15% and Stim regen rate from 1.5 to 1.0 hp/sec.

Draw speed reduced, arrows per brick and inventory stack increased.

Bloodhound's passive now shows teammates how long ago an event took place when pinged.

Collect all 24 cosmetics to unlock Rampart’s new Heirloom.

Unlock event-limited cosmetics for Wraith, Octane, Pathfinder, Fuse, Bangalore, Rampart and Lifeline.

Rampart takes over the Arenas store in 'Rampart’s Arenas Extravaganza'.

Rampart shows what she’s made of in her Town Takeover, launching her pop-up shop 'Big Maude'.

Claim your Sarge Weapon Charm by launching Apex Legends from Sept 2–Oct 4. Automatically granted and added to your inventory.

Claim your Dicey Weapon Charm by launching Apex Legends during the reward availability window.

Buy the Battle Pass and battle through Daily and Weekly Challenges to earn unique rewards like cosmetic sets for Seer, Valkyrie, and Horizon, XP Boosts, music packs and more!

At level 25, unlock Valkyrie’s Legendary 'Aerial Evolution' skin, and at level 50, unlock Horizon’s 'Biotic Luminary' skin.

Reach triple digits to unlock the Reactive Volt’s 'Symbiotic Relationship' and 'Fatal Injection' recolor.

Reduced headshot multiplier for all LMGs from 2.0 to 1.75.

Rampart's Rampage LMG offers high-powered heavy ammo with unique thermite overclocking feature.

Gas damage starts at 5 and increases by 1 every other tick.

Enemies caught in Fuse's ultimate are now revealed to his team.

Improved visibility of items related to Heirlooms.

Fixed script error encountered in Arenas.

Seer spots opportunities with microdrones and has unique abilities including Heart Seeker, Focus of Attention, and Exhibit.

Added sound effects for revives to provide better feedback.

Updated button to show how many packs of each type are available to open.

New Ranked Arenas mode with placement matches to determine initial Match Marking Rank (MMR).

Time between bursts increased from 0.2 to 0.24.

Added a badge for achieving consecutive wins.

Bumped gravity lift speed to a medium between previous values.

Fixed multiple script errors for Observers and Players in Battle Royale.

A new Legend joins the fray in Apex Legends: Emergence.

World’s Edge is crumbling, indicating significant changes to the map.

The deadly new Rampage LMG is now available in the game.

Join the first-ever Apex Legends Arenas Event from July 13 - August 3, featuring weekly rewards and free items.

Unlock Legendary skins for Pathfinder, Revenant, Gibraltar, Rampart, and Mirage during the event.

Make your debut on the new Overflow Arenas map introduced in the Thrillseekers Event.

Unlock Epic skins for Octane and Lifeline during the Thrillseekers Event.

A sale featuring fan-favorite skins and discounts on Apex packs from July 13 to July 27.

Unlock badges by completing specific challenges during the Thrillseekers event.

A new lane-focused Arenas map featuring tall, lava-filled structures that affect gameplay dynamics.

The Thrillseekers event begins on July 13, 2021, featuring weekly rewards and challenges.

Three weeks of rewards including skins, Battle Pass boosters, and crafting metals.

Wattson can now place more than one Nessie on the map at a time.

Cooldown increased from 60 seconds to 90 seconds.

Gibraltar’s Gun shield will no longer take unnecessary damage from Fuse’s Knucklecluster.

Increased hit box size, mostly in the legs and waist.

Slightly slimmed down hitbox for midsection, arms, and upper legs.

Earn new cosmetics including legendary Charge Rifle and EVA-8 weapon skins.

Skull Town will be added to the Arenas rotation during the Genesis Collection Event.

Significantly increased climb height for Revenant.

Damage increased from 55 to 60.

Players can now see the number of grenades in the grenades stack when viewed on floor.

Passive tracker icons will no longer be shown in the end-of-game screen.

Eye of the Allfather scan reveal time decreased from 4 seconds to 3 seconds.

Silence duration decreased from 20 seconds to 15 seconds.

Revenant's Heirloom will be available via heirloom crafting after the event ends.

Increased hip fire spread for the Spitfire.

Charge time reduced from 0.5s to 0.35s.

Updated fuel gauge UI to better indicate fuel usage and low fuel.

Added VO for when your Ultimate is ready or not ready.

Fire rate increased from 6.25 to 7.0.

Horizon’s tactical will no longer ascend Caustic’s gas traps or Octane's Jump pads.

Season 0 Kings Canyon and Season 3 World’s Edge return for a limited time in Trios and Duos queues.

The Genesis Collection Event kicks off June 29, 2021 and runs until July 13th, 2021.

Fixed an issue with enemies not getting highlighted when in Caustic’s Nox Gas.

Fight for glory on the Skull Town Arenas map during the event.

Return to the original Kings Canyon and World’s Edge maps, and collect 24 Event-Limited Items.

Collect Revenant’s new heirloom as part of the Genesis Collection Event.

Introducing the Mirage Edition packed with exclusive items.

Includes the Turquoise Sun Valkyrie skin and 600 Apex Coins.

Valkyrie's passive no longer highlights players that are not alive and/or in spectator mode

Max charge body shot damage decreased from 70 > 60; Charge up time increased from 0.54 > 0.56; Deadeye's Tempo charge up time increased from 0.32 > 0.38; Stack size decreased from 16 > 14, inventory slot count decreased from 48 > 28

Bloodhound will no longer be able to see tracking markers for Valkyrie while she’s using her jet pack. This is a temporary measure done to improve stability.

Arenas should now track 'time survived' more consistently

Arenas matches will now end if there are no players left on the enemy team

Addressed an error with the Stats page which was triggered by switching back and forth between Arenas stats and Battle Royale stats

Valkyrie bundle promo image now properly directs players to the in-game store

Fixed an error that was preventing players from logging in ('Array index 1 is out of range')

Fixed low detail player models in the lobby. Goodbye derpy blob Legends, you will be missed

Arenas should no longer display the 'Apex Legends' screen transition with incorrect textures sometimes

Per bullet damage decreased from 19 > 18; Purple/Gold mag size reduced from 55 > 50

Experience a new round-based competition in the tight confines of Arenas.

A high-precision compound bow that separates hunter from prey.

The Olympus map has been mysteriously transformed.

A new Battle Pass for players to prove themselves in Ranked.

A high-precision bow introduced for players to use.

New 3v3 game mode that emphasizes skill and competition.

Olympus map has been mysteriously transformed for the new season.

Valkyrie joins the game, utilizing a jetpack and missiles.

Latest Battle Pass available for players to prove themselves.

Valkyrie joins the Games with a jetpack to dominate the air and rain missiles on foes.

Valkyrie joins the game with a jetpack and missile abilities.

High-precision bow introduced for players to use.

A new 3v3 game mode where players compete in bespoke maps.

Players start with a Starter Kit; adjustments to loot pool for better gameplay.

Bloodhound no longer receives assists from Eye of the Allfather.

Changes to Lifeline's abilities to improve her effectiveness in combat.

Added Wingman, Bocek, R99, Hemlock, and Sentinel; removed R3.

Each Legend will have one emote unlocked at launch, with more available through Apex packs.

New map changes with the arrival of mysterious ships and a parasitic plant.

A new arena set in a downtown plaza with various engagement distances.

Changes to Gravity Lift to reduce its effectiveness in combat.

A new permanent mode featuring 3v3 combat with custom maps.

Thickened Bangalore’s smoke for better visual coverage.

A precision marksman weapon that uses a new ammo type, Arrows.

Valkyrie enters the Games with unique abilities including VTOL Jets and Missile Swarm.

A large arena set at the peak of a mountain featuring a prototype phase runner.

Crypto's drone can now scan and open care packages.

Peacekeeper removed from supply drop; Triple Take added.

Reduced cooldown for Stim but increased health cost.

New map changes with the arrival of mysterious ships and a parasitic plant.

Introduction of a new category for precision weapons including the Bocek.

A new permanent mode featuring 3v3 combat with custom maps.

Bloodhound no longer receives assists from Eye of the Allfather.

A precision marksman weapon that uses arrows and rewards skilled players.

Combat Revive can now revive two players and has other ability adjustments.

Players start with a Level 1 EVO Shield and reduced spawn chances for low-tier items.

Triple Take replaces Peacekeeper in the supply drop with updated stats.

Added Wingman, Bocek, R99, Hemlock, and Sentinel; removed R3.

Cooldown reduced and health cost increased for Octane's Stim ability.

Each Legend has one emote unlocked at launch, with more available through Apex packs.

Valkyrie enters the Games with unique abilities including VTOL Jets and Missile Swarm.

Reduced lift speed and limited time at the top of Gravity Lift.

Thickened Bangalore’s smoke for better visual coverage.

Crypto's drone can now scan and open care packages.

Items include Oni's Shadow for Octane, Royal Livery for Bloodhound, and the Kite Charm Bundle with 10 packs.

Golden Week Sale is now live in Apex Legends until the end of Season 8, featuring various items.

Armor regenerates over time at a rate of 12 points per second, with specific delays based on damage.

The Olympus map has been mysteriously transformed for the new season.

A high-precision bow introduced for players to use against opponents.

The Legacy season launches on May 4, introducing new content and gameplay changes.

Valkyrie, daughter of Titan Pilot Viper, joins the Games with a jetpack and missile capabilities.

A new Battle Pass is available for players to prove themselves in Ranked mode.

Match speed increases as Legends fall, reducing round time with each death.

Squadmates' Banner Cards are automatically retrieved, with more Mobile Respawn Beacons in the loot pool.

Multiple Hot Zones within a single map with more epic loot and gold items, featuring Flash Points for HP and shield replenishment.

Each Legend is granted one free respawn per match, retaining all weapons and gear.

Salvo’s War Games introduces five rotating limited-time takeovers over two weeks.

Claim your N7 Weapon Charm by launching Apex Legends during the reward availability window.

Collect all 24 event items to receive Bangalore’s Cold Steel Heirloom.

New item to protect against Ring Flares and speed up healing and revives.

New Apex playlist takeover featuring Ring Flares that damage players.

New option for solo players to play without filling their squad.

Introduction of the new Caustic Treatment area with high-quality loot.

Mad Maggie has sabotaged the Ring and ring flares are now showing up across the Apex Games.

Shop for 24 limited-time event items during the event.

Brave the gas for loot in Caustic’s Town Takeover.

New inventory slot for situational utilities like Heat Shields.

New event with earnable cosmetics and challenges.

Apex Legends is launching on Switch with cross-platform play and full feature parity.

Assists now displayed in the in-game HUD and squad banners.

Silence now disables Mirage's cloaked revive & respawn and Octane's Swift Mend.

Fire rate increased from 1.0 to 1.1.

Cooldown increased from 2.5 minutes to 3.5 minutes.

+1 bullet to every magazine size, including base.

Improved loot quality across Kings Canyon.

Nox Gas now damages at a flat rate of 5hp per tick.

Pellet damage decreased from 13 to 11.

Players can now swap optics on fully locked attachment slots.

Club names now appear on Match Summary and Champion screen.

Low Profile trait removed from Pathfinder.

Cooldown increased from 2 minutes to 3 minutes.

Explosives damage Amped Cover and Sheila normally.

Removed 15% faster heal item usage while in Dome of Protection.

Increased hip-fire spread for the Hemlok.

Wattson now has passive shield regen at 0.5 hp/s.

The Anniversary Collection Event will now remain open until March 2 at 10am PT.

Introducing the Gibraltar Edition featuring exclusive skins, badge, gun charm, and Apex Coins.

Crafting cost for all items in the Collection Event reduced by 50%.

Bringing back 24 fan-favorite items with new designs and reduced crafting costs.

All Common/White level attachments and equipment removed from the loot pool during the takeover.

Event Packs earned after unlocking all items will grant 700 Apex Coins instead.

Celebrating with free rewards and a special Collection Event featuring fan-favorite looks.

New playlist where players start with a full loadout of level 1 gear and specific items.

New challenges introduced with badges to earn, including 'Daily Discovery' and 'Mozambique Badge'.

A new version of the Kings Canyon map with significant changes.

A new lever-action weapon added to the game.

Introduction of all-new Gold Magazines for players.

New Battle Pass with season-limited items including Legendary and Rare skins.

Fixed issue causing users to not appear in club event timelines.

Fuse is a mercenary-turned-cage fighter with explosive abilities.

Fixed issue causing Havoc to have 100% accuracy when hip-fired.

Fixed issue with crowds not cheering in Pathfinder’s Town takeover.

Loot inside unopened care packages is now visible.

Fixed issue allowing Thermites to deal damage through certain walls.

Decoys now produce footstep audio to confuse enemies.

Wraith's hitbox is slightly larger to balance her popularity.

Small blurbs describing the significance of certain skins.

Sheila's angle increased from 120° to 180°.

Sonar abilities no longer stop Caustic’s highlight vision.

A feature for easier tracking of damage for badges and challenges.

Various weapons have had their damage adjusted.

Pinging weapons or ammo now shows current ammo count.

Gold magazines automatically reload stowed weapons after a delay.

Weapons removed and added to the rotation.

Players will no longer be kicked from clubs when switching profiles.

Fixed issue preventing some heirlooms from appearing in the shop.

New launch options added for better defined usage.

Fixed exploitable areas on Kings Canyon for Loba.

Re-enabled ability to invite friends to club from friends list.

All gas dissipates when Caustic's team is eliminated.

Wall health in build phase increased from 1hp to 45hp.

Healing and reviving follow colorblind rules when enabled.

Cooldown increased from 21s to 25s.

New points of interest and changes due to the ship crash.

Ability to stick arc stars to friendly drones removed.

Failing to connect to the club database no longer leads to misleading messages.

Jumpads no longer allow Sheila to be placed on them.

A heavy ammo lever-action repeater with hard-hitting rounds.

Fixed a POV issue when using Horizon’s abilities with Peacekeeper.

A new playable character, Fuse, has been added to Apex Legends.

New features and changes in Ranked mode for Season 8.

New Battle Pass available for players to purchase.

Gold Magazines can now automatically reload holstered weapons.

Players can now use the lever-action 30-30 Repeater weapon.

Fuse arrives in Season 8, bringing new gameplay dynamics.

Kings Canyon has been reshaped by Fuse’s arrival.

Get all 24 cosmetics to unlock the new Gibraltar Heirloom.

Check the store for 24 new themed, limited-time cosmetics.

The Fight Night Collection Event is live with new content and features.

Enter the ring and punch it out in the new Pathfinder Town Takeover.

Each supply drop contains fully-kitted weapons of different tiers as the match progresses.