What changed in Apex Legends™ in 2023

Unlock Loba's new Prestige Skin by collecting all 24 Uprising cosmetics during the event.

Participate in a 30v30 battle where players can fight as Legends or join Revenant's army.

Collect 24 limited-time themed cosmetics during the Uprising Event.

Unlock 24 limited-time cosmetics including Legendary skins for various characters during the Uprising Collection Event.

Collect all 24 Uprising cosmetics to unlock Loba’s new Prestige Skin 'Apex Lycanthrope'.

Complete 4 different Weekly Rewards Tracks with cosmetics and unique Gameplay Powerups for non-ranked BR.

Explore limited-time offers including the Thunder Clap bundle and weekly offers during the Uprising Event.

The Uprising Event kicks off on December 5, 2023, featuring the new 30v30 Revenant Uprising LTM.

A 1.5x damage credit boost toward Prestige Skin Challenges will be active during the Uprising Event.

New weekly abilities can be unlocked in unranked Battle Royale, offering rewards like Extra Ordinance Slot and Reduced Ultimate Cooldowns.

Players will receive an Account Level XP boost while playing the Revenant Uprising LTM after the initial week.

Kicking off Dec 5th, players can participate in the new 30v30 Revenant Uprising LTM.

Bundles including returning Legendary Skins for Octane and Bloodhound.

Introducing a new Legendary skin for Wraith.

Limited-time discounts on bundles and more from November 21 - December 5.

Introducing a matching Legendary skin for the Volt.

New 'Iconic' tier cosmetics including skins, stickers, and bundles for Legends like Octane, Wraith, Horizon, and Lifeline.

A partnership event featuring a new Limited Time Mode and cosmetics inspired by Post Malone.

New event currency, Camo Credits, can be earned and used to unlock event cosmetics and Battlepass Stars.

A new LTM where players have three chances to respawn and continue fighting, with faster revives and invincibility when downed.

1.5x boost on all XP gained from November 10 - November 12, and specifically for playing Three Strikes from November 17 - November 19.

Earn exclusive cosmetics by watching select Twitch streams from November 7-21.

The event features the debut of a brand-new Limited Time Mode Three Strikes, plus cosmetics designed in collaboration with Post Malone.

Players reaching the peak of their tier will enter a Promotional Trial state, allowing for focused gameplay to achieve promotion.

High tier loot remains in IMC Armories, but Spectres will no longer defend the area.

Introducing Conduit, a new legend with shield-based abilities focused on regeneration and disruption.

Introducing Rowenna, aka Conduit, with unique abilities including Savior's Speed, Radiant Transfer, and Energy Barricade.

New in-match notifications for banned players will appear in the kill feed, enhancing visibility of anti-cheat actions.

The Forbidden Zone has been reworked to reduce friction and improve defensive options.

Cross Progression feature allows players to link their platforms to an EA Account for shared progression.

Increased Rating Bonus for players, reduced climbing difficulty, and adjustments to Provisional Bonuses for better ranking alignment.

Passive: Savior's Speed grants a speed boost towards teammates. Tactical: Radiant Transfer regenerates temporary shields. Ultimate: Energy Barricade deploys damaging shield jamming devices.

Significant updates to Storm Point including reduced size and new Points of Interest for improved gameplay.

Broken Moon, Olympus, and Storm Point are now available for public matchmaking in Battle Royale mode.

The Lightning Rod area has been reduced in size and connected better with other POIs.

New feature allowing players to equip Holosprays that follow their flight path during skydive.

Updates to the Storm Point map have been implemented, details available in the Ignite Highlights blog.

Players can now team up regardless of ranking differences, facing more challenging battles with larger discrepancies.

The Ignite Battle Pass introduces new cosmetics and rewards for players.

Octane's 'Godly Speed' skin at Level 50, Rampart's 'Sly Sovereign' skin, and 'Gilded Age' Nemesis skin available in the Premium Bundle.

New Reactive skins 'Grace of Odin' and 'Wrath of Fenrir' for Rampage available at Levels 100 and 110.

Complete Weekly Challenges to earn new banner frames, emotes, weapon charms, stickers, and more.

Players can now use new Skydive Emotes as part of the Ignite Battle Pass.

Epic skins for Conduit, Wattson, and Newcastle added to the Ignite Battle Pass.

Explore new locations that amp up the intensity of gameplay.

Unify your accounts to prove yourself among the Legends.

Ascend the Ignite Battle Pass to earn champion-worthy cosmetics.

Conduit brings new abilities to support your squad.

The map size has been reduced with devastated locations and updated Points of Interest.

New skin for Octane titled 'Jump Scare' introduced.

Introducing new skins: Wattson - Static Spike Cruel Medicine, Catalyst - Gorgon’s Glare, Lifeline - Cruel Medicine.

Unlock spooky cosmetics including Legendary skins for Newcastle and Vantage during the event.

A new survival item that allows players to access an extra Legend ability for the rest of the match.

Earn up to 1,400 points per day with daily challenges that stack with the Battle Pass.

Collect all 24 event items to automatically receive Revenant’s Prestige skin, Apex Nightmare.

A new limited-time mode where players collect Candy for bonuses while using the Copycat Kits survival item.

The Doppelgangers Collection Event runs from October 17-31, 2023, featuring Trick N’ Treats Trios and new event items.

Embrace your dark side in the Doppelgangers Collection Event, October 17th - Oct 31st.

Drop into Tricks N’ Treats Trios, where Copycat Kits grant extra abilities from different legends.

Automatically receive Revenant's Prestige Skin 'Apex Nightmare' during the event.

Nightmarish versions of Olympus, Kings Canyon, and World’s Edge take over the map rotation.

Complete sinister challenges to earn items in the Doppelgangers rewards track.

Fill your packs with Candy, a consumable that grants bonus EVO points, Ult charge, and more.

Unlock 24 limited-time Doppelgangers Collection Event cosmetics before the event is over.

New skins for Octane ('Jump Scare'), Catalyst ('Gorgon’s Glare'), and Valkyrie ('Fae Light') available.

Returning Halloween themed skins added to the Apex Legends Store tab.

Limited-time discounts on bundles, Legendary Skins, and more from October 3 to October 31.

Unlock 24 new cosmetics including Legendary skins for Fuse and Bloodhound.

Earn up to 1,400 points per day with daily challenges that stack with the Battle Pass.

New limited-time mode featuring the Rev Shell, a target-seeking grenade.

Limited-time event running from September 19 to October 3, 2023, featuring new gameplay modes and cosmetics.

A new variant of the World's Edge map with updated points of interest.

Drop into a hellish version of Talos’ battleground, complete with the resurrected Train.

The Messengers of Death have arrived, turning Battle Royale into 'Living Shell Trios'.

Unleash the new 'Rev Shell', a target-seeking grenade that chases its victims before detonating.

Earn new items on the Rewards Track, including Gibraltar’s 'Grave Protector' skin and 'Eclipse Bringer' Charge Rifle skin.

Unlock all 24 limited-time items to receive Fuse’s Heirloom, an electric guitar.

Unleashes a powerful pounce forward, with the ability to charge for farther distances.

Highlights nearby visible enemies who are low on health, increases crouch walking speed, and improves wall climbing.

Revenant is available for all players throughout the season, with challenges to unlock him permanently.

Creates a shroud of hardened shadows that blocks direct damage and regenerates after breaking, refreshing shadows and tactical on knockdowns.

Returning Legendary Skins: Wraith 'Rift Stalker' and R-99 'Gilded Fang'.

Limited-time discounts on bundles and more from September 5 - September 19.

Introducing new Legendary skins: Loba - 'Lycan Hunter' and Horizon - 'Spectral Slayer'.

10 participants will compete in a boxing ring in Olympus, using only props provided by loot rollers.

4 teams, each with 1 participant from each country, will compete in Gun Run mode.

3 teams of 6 specialized streamers will compete in 6 matches over 2 days, with tiebreaker matches if necessary.

The Apex Legends Asia Festival will feature 20 elite teams and renowned players in Macau, including formal and entertainment matches.

20 teams of 3 will compete with randomly determined maps, characters, and weapons.

20 teams of 3 participants will compete in 12 matches over 2 days, with points determining the champion.

Multiple adjustments to preshrink times and shrink speeds across different rounds.

Revenant now has new abilities: Assassin’s Instinct, Shadow Pounce, and Forged Shadows. He is also classified as a Skirmisher.

Broken Moon, Kings Canyon, and Olympus are now available for public matchmaking in Battle Royale mode.

Ring 2 damage increased from 3 to 4 per tick; Ring 4 damage reduced from 20 to 15 per tick.

Maximum match length reduced to ~19.0 mins for small maps and ~20.0 mins for large maps.

Ring 1 radius increased by 10%, resulting in ~20% larger surface area.

Changes to ring size, damage, and timings to improve pacing in early and mid game.

New Battle Pass featuring various skins and rewards including Mad Maggie's 'Outlawed Tech' and the Reactive 'Heart of the Divine' EVA-8.

Unlock the Reactive 'Heart of the Divine' EVA-8 at Level 25 of the Resurrection Battle Pass.

Unlock Epic skins for Valkyrie, Octane, and Caustic, along with new banner frames, emotes, weapon charms, and stickers.

Unlock the 'Vortex Core' L-STAR skin as part of the Resurrection Battle Pass.

Unlock Pathfinder's 'Pathogen' skin at Level 50 of the Resurrection Battle Pass.

Earn points daily and complete challenges to unlock unique event badges during the Death Dynasty event.

The Diamond+ Ranked reward has been changed from a Dive Trail to an Epic Banner Frame to avoid influencing landing choices.

Broken Moon introduces The Core, a new map for TDM and Gun Run with strategic high ground and sightlines.

The first event of Resurrection will reward double XP and feature limited-time cosmetics.

A new community sticker bundle featuring fan art will be available from August 8-22.

Revenant has been rejuvenated with new abilities: Assassin’s Instinct, Shadow Pounce, and Forged Shadows.

The Charge Rifle has been redesigned to fire a powerful energy projectile that can pierce through multiple enemies.

Matchmaking has been tightened, and LP gains have been tuned to enhance competitive play.

Check out limited-time offers and weekly deals during the Death Dynasty Collection Event.

Production Yard is a new Control map featuring tight quarters and high-paced combat.

Earn double XP in Battle Royale from August 8-15.

Earn double XP in Mixtape from August 15-22.

Revenant has been twisted into something even more sinister and is now available for all players throughout the season.

Unlock all 24 limited-time themed cosmetics and receive Revenant’s new Scythe Heirloom.

Catch up with chapter one of Kill Code before entering the Battle Royale.

Use a Node Tracker in non-ranked matches to locate and hack leads for loot and Compute Nodes.

New event currency allowing players to unlock items and earn BP Stars after collecting all event skins.

Collect 24 limited-time cosmetics, including Legendary skins for various characters.

Explore offers including Vantage’s Night Cat bundle and weekly bundles available during the event.

Join Loba in her story and breach a facility impacting her childhood from July 21 to August 8, 2023.

Participate in the Neon Network Collection Event from July 25 to August 8, 2023.

Increasing action in the ring by adjusting ring damage and timings to create more mid-game encounters.

Introducing a ruleset that applies only to Diamond+ players, increasing stakes and decreasing rating bonuses.

Updating matchmaking to better handle players that are actively challenging their MMR for more competitive matches.

Join the Neon Network Collection Event and uncover a shady plot in the Node Tracker battle royale takeover.

Adding a minimum elimination bonus increase based on the player's MMR and buffing elimination bonuses in general.

Fixes to bugs contributing to inflated LP and matchmaking issues.

Decreasing overall LP gains per match to combat the overall shift in the rank distribution.

Unlock Valkyrie's Prestige 'Apex Interceptor' skin by obtaining all 24 limited-time themed cosmetics.

Earn nodes to unlock cosmetics in the new Reward Shop during the event.

Enjoy limited-time discounts on bundles from July 4 - July 18.

New Legendary skins for Wraith 'Punk Phaser', Octane 'Net Runner', and Bangalore 'Cyber Warfare' are now available.

Shop for Legendary Skins, Bundles, Apex Packs, Sticker Packs, and more in the Fluorescent Frenzy Store.

Earn up to 1,600 points per day with challenges that refresh daily and stack with the Battle Pass.

Includes Legendary skins for Crypto, Horizon, Mad Maggie, and more, available for Apex Coins or Crafting Metals.

Includes the Die Tired Bundle and Bounty Hunter Bundle available from June 20 to July 4.

Limited-time event running from June 20 to July 4 featuring new cosmetics and gameplay mode.

A returning mode featuring only shotguns and snipers, with the Charge Rifle available only through the replicator.

Join the Dressed to Kill Collection Event featuring the limited-time mode Armed and Dangerous.

Unlock all 24 limited-time themed cosmetics to earn Horizon's Heirloom.

New Legendary cosmetics for Wraith, Ash, Pathfinder, and more are available during the event.

Players can earn up to 1,600 points per day with daily refreshing challenges that stack with the Battle Pass.

The next limited-time mode is Control, chosen by community vote.

Explore limited-time offers including the Eternal Reign bundle, Golden Grenadier bundle, and Noxious Nobleman bundle.

The Threat Level event runs from May 23 to June 6, 2023, featuring a community-voted limited-time mode.

One fan-voted Mixtape mode will be available all event long.

Join the Threat Level event and show just how dangerous you are.

TDM - Unshielded will join the Mixtape rotation.

A new long-term progression system for weapons that rewards players for using and mastering them.

A portable Jump Tower that can be used for quick escapes or assaults.

New matchmaking system, scoring system, and account level requirement for ranked play.

Improvements to the ping system including new pings and quality of life enhancements.

Updated points of interest and changes to the World's Edge map.

Introducing Ballistic, a new legend with unique abilities including a passive, tactical, and ultimate.

Updates to the Firing Range with new features and improvements.

Introducing the Arsenal Battle Pass with new skins, music pack, loading screens, emotes, banner frames, and weapon charms.

Meet Ballistic, the ultimate competitor of the original Thunderdome Games.

Improved landing experience and new shortcuts added to Harvester.

The Party POI from the previous season has been relocated to World’s Edge.

The vertical updraft movement system has been removed and the lava floor is now walkable.

A new Point of Interest added to World’s Edge, designed as a museum celebrating Apex’s history.

A new item that allows players to redeploy to new locations using a zipline.

A redesigned Firing Range with new features for training and skill development.

Skyhook has received a fresh dusting of snow, opening new pathways.

A new long-term progression system for weapons, rewarding players for usage and skill.

A new Point of Interest replacing the Construction Stack, featuring vertical gameplay.

An additional Vault added for balanced distribution, with increased Vault key drops.

The new season 'Arsenal' launches on May 9.

Explore a new version of the World’s Edge map with healing elements.

Earn rewards through a new Weapon Mastery system that showcases player skills.

New Legend Ballistic comes out of retirement to compete in the Apex Games.

New location to explore the history of the Apex Games.

The Veiled Collection Event starts from April 25th to May 9th, featuring new cosmetics and a limited-time mode.

Earn up to 1,600 points per day with daily challenges that stack with the Battle Pass.

Unlock 24 explosive cosmetics including Legendary skins for various Legends.

A twist on Team Deathmatch with rotating loadouts and no shields or helmets.

A true test of skill with limited loadouts that rotate each match, no shields, and no helmets.

Unlock by collecting all 24 time-limited cosmetic items during the event.

Unlock 24 explosive cosmetics including Legendary skins for Ash, Mirage, and Fuse.

The Sun Squad Collection event features a new limited-time mode and 24 limited-time cosmetics.

Heatwave mode introduces environmental hazards with sun damage and new Heatshields.

Earn up to 1,600 points per day with challenges that refresh daily and stack with your Battle Pass.

Introducing the Sun Squad Collection Event with a new limited-time mode Heatwave.

Automatically receive Ash's new Heirloom if all 24 cosmetics are unlocked before the event ends.

Unlock cosmetics including Legendary skins for Ash, Mirage, Fuse, and more.

A twist on Battle Royale where periodic heat waves damage players outdoors.

Limited-time discounts on bundles and new Legendary skins from March 21 - March 28.

Introducing new Legendary skins: Ash 'Opulent Instigator', Fuse 'Artillery Armsman', and Bloodhound 'Majestic Tracker'.

New player requirements to start various modes: Battle Royale (30), Team Deathmatch (12), Control (6), Gun Run (6).

New version of Wraith's Kunai Heirloom with new animations, VFX, and a Mythic emote.

Crafting Metal prices for event items reduced by 50%.

Mixtape modes are now available in Custom Matches.

A permanent playlist featuring Team Deathmatch, Control, and Gun Run modes.

Added 2 Collection Event packs and 3 regular Apex Packs to the reward tracker.

Celebrate the 4th Anniversary with the Imperial Guard Collection Event featuring limited-time cosmetics.

A permanent playlist featuring Team Deathmatch, Control, and Gun Run modes.

Unlock all 24 cosmetics to receive Wraith’s 'Hope’s Dawn' Heirloom.

Includes Legendary skins for Wraith, Revenant, Octane and more.

Participate in the Imperial Guard Collection Event featuring new cosmetics and a rewards track.

Permanently unlock Ash and a Thematic Pack during Week 2.

Collect 24 limited-time items, including squad set cosmetics.

A system to help new players learn core mechanics through matches against bots.

Celebrate the Apex Legends Anniversary with two weeks of login rewards.

An energy class assault rifle that fires four rounds per burst with a ramping burst delay.

Complete the collection before the event ends to receive 150 Heirloom Shards.

Permanently unlock Crypto and a Thematic Pack during Week 1.

New customization options, moving dummies, dynamic stats, hit indicators, and unlimited ammo.

Celebrate another year of the Apex Games with limited-time items and rewards.

A permanent rotation of popular LTMs including Control, Team Deathmatch, and Gun Run.

Legends have been reorganized into 5 Classes with associated Class perks to enhance gameplay.

Unlock additional rewards on the community-driven rewards track.

A new mode featuring two teams of six, available for the first three weeks of the season.

Introducing the Revelry Battle Pass with new themed rewards including Legendary and Epic skins, music packs, loading screens, emotes, banner frames, and weapon charms.

Legend classes have been remastered, allowing each character to have a specific role.

The new Nemesis rifle has been introduced to the Loadout.

A new Team Deathmatch mode has been added to the Apex Games.

Includes Rare Octane Skin and Octane Character Unlock from Jan 31 to Feb 3.

Includes Legendary Fuse Skin and Epic 30-30 Repeater Skin from Jan 24 to Jan 27.

Includes Legendary Wattson Skin and Legendary Hemlok Skin from Jan 27 to Jan 31.

Includes Epic Revenant Skin and Revenant Character Unlock from Jan 27 to Jan 31.

Changes include white armor only, no helmets, no armor in deathboxes, and max damage ring start.

Includes Legendary Wraith Skin and Legendary Wingman Skin from Jan 24 to Jan 27.

Celebrate the dawn of a new year with the Celestial Sunrise Collection Event featuring new cosmetics and gameplay changes.

Includes Legendary Mirage Skin and Legendary Charge Rifle Skin from Feb 3 to Feb 7.

Includes Legendary Loba Skin and Legendary R-301 Skin from Jan 27 to Jan 31.

Includes Legendary Ash Skin and 3 Apex Packs from Jan 24 to Feb 7.

Includes Epic Valkyrie Skin and Valkyrie Character Unlock from Jan 24 to Jan 27.

Includes Legendary Bloodhound Skin and Legendary G7 Scout Skin from Jan 31 to Feb 3.

Bangalore Skydive Emote available from Jan 31 to Feb 3.

Includes Legendary Caustic Skin and 7 Apex Packs from Jan 24 to Feb 7.

Seer Skydive Emote available from Jan 27 to Jan 31.

Includes Legendary Lifeline Skin, Legendary R-99 Skin, and Weapon Charm from Feb 3 to Feb 7.

Includes Legendary Horizon Skin and Legendary Alternator Skin from Jan 24 to Jan 27.

Includes Legendary Wraith Skin and 2x Wraith Pack from Jan 27 to Jan 31.

Includes Legendary Lifeline Skin and Legendary Havoc Skin from Jan 31 to Feb 3.

A new limited-time mode where players face unique challenges including restricted armor and a limited HUD.

Unlock the new Reactive Peacekeeper Skin by collecting all event cosmetics.

Includes Legendary Gibraltar Skin and Legendary Prowler Skin from Jan 31 to Feb 3.

Valkyrie Skydive Emote available from Jan 24 to Jan 27.

Bloodhound Skydive Emote available from Feb 3 to Feb 7.

Includes Epic Fuse Skin and Fuse Character Unlock from Feb 3 to Feb 7.

Includes Legendary Gibraltar Skin and Legendary Spitfire Skin from Feb 3 to Feb 7.

Unlock all cosmetics before the event ends to receive the new Reactive Peacekeeper skin.

Experience Hardcore Royale with limited HUD, max damage ring, no EVO Armor or helmets, and no armor swapping.

Celebrate the dawn of a new year with the Celestial Sunrise Collection Event featuring new cosmetics and a limited-time mode.

Collect 24 limited-time cosmetics including Legendary skins for Octane, Pathfinder, Caustic, Ash, and more.

The Spellbound Collection Event introduces new limited-time cosmetics and gameplay features.

Control mode is back with 9 vs. 9 gameplay and infinite respawns on selected maps.

Players can now create private matches and host their own tournaments.

Earn up to 1,600 points per day with daily challenges that stack with the Battle Pass.

Unlock 24 new cosmetics including Legendary skins for various characters.

Unlock 24 entrancing limited-time cosmetics including Legendary skins for multiple characters.

Unlock Seer’s new Heirloom, the 'Showstoppers', by collecting all 24 limited-time cosmetics.

Limited-time mode Control returns with 9 vs. 9 battles and infinite respawns.