What changed in Apex Legends™ in 2024

Reimplementation of RP for matchmaking to better align player expectations and experiences in Ranked matches.

Enhancements to how squadmates are chosen based on skill value to improve team dynamics.

Live display of rank tiers for each player in the lobby to enhance transparency and trust in matchmaking.

Different approaches to measuring player skill across various game modes, enhancing matchmaking accuracy.

A dynamic system that adapts to live population, improving consistency during varying server populations.

Adjustments to matchmaking to prioritize closer skill matches over queue times, addressing player concerns.

Purchase the From the Rift Battle Pass Split 2 for 950 Apex Coins and unlock various rewards.

Includes 1200 Crafting Metals, 8 Apex Packs, and additional Battle Pass Levels.

Earn Ice Gems to unlock rewards including Epic Skins for Valkyrie and the Triple Take.

Pull from 30 iced-out cosmetics including Legendary Skins for Bangalore, Bloodhound, and more.

Opportunity to unlock Bloodhound’s Heirloom 'Winter’s Bane' and a Reactive 'Attunement' Hemlok Skin.

Exclusive for Wattson and Pathfinder for Ultimate+ owners.

Face relentless frost in the Winter’s Haunt Event featuring the return of the Winter Express LTM.

Earn everything in the Premium Battle Pass along with Instant Rewards.

Unlock the Premium Battle Pass for 950 Apex coins to earn Legendary skins and more through 60 levels.

Charge your loadout with overcranked weapons and abilities from Rift Relics.

Lifeline has been revived with new abilities.

A new Universal Mythic Melee Cosmetic introduced.

New feature to display match balancing and rank distribution live as players load into matches.

New perks for Support Legends include Heal Expert and Revive Expert, enhancing healing and reviving capabilities.

Conquer an all-new Battle Pass.

Experience the beginning of Apex Legends again with original Legends and Weapons.

Experience the original Apex Legends gameplay with old school weapons, Legends, abilities, and ruleset.

New items from the Rift providing powerful weapons and Boost Kits, appearing randomly in matches.

Sharpen your arsenal with the Raptor’s Claw Universal Melee Cosmetic.

Lifeline now has an aggressive kit including teleporting D.O.C., gliding, and an indestructible force field.

Cyber Rev Shell Grenades added to all Loadouts in the Mixtape mode.

Earn up to 1,400 points per day with challenges that refresh daily, stacking with your Battle Pass.

Updated Rev Shell Grenades added to the Trick N’ Treat Trios mode.

Complete a new Reward Track to earn Epic Skins for Mirage and the Devotion.

New revival mechanic allows players to get back in the fight after being eliminated.

Activate Copycat Kits to gain access to an extra ability from a different Legend for the rest of the match.

Loot bins now feature jump scares for added excitement.

Unlock Pathfinder’s Prestige Skin by completing the 24 event item collection.

Unlock 24 killer limited-time cosmetics, including Legendary skins for Alter and Wattson.

Collect candy for EVO points, Ultimate charge, and shield healing over time.

Explore the corrupted, electrified labyrinth of E-District, featuring new dangers and brutal combat areas.

The classic mode returns from October 15 to November 4, 2024, exclusively on E-District at Night.

Explore limited-time offers including the Weekend Killer bundle and the Cyborg Warlord Bundle.

Use Copycat Kits to harness the power of other Legends.

Unleash the Rev Shell Grenade to hunt enemies with precision.

Complete a new Reward Track for Epic Skins for Mirage and the Devotion.

Munch on candy for shields, EVO, and Ultimate charge.

Collect all 24 event items to summon Pathfinder’s Prestige Skin.

Return of Trick N’ Treat Trios with Revivals and new gameplay features.

New Legendary skins for Pathfinder 'Reaper’s Path' and Conduit 'Lionhearted' added to the shop.

Limited-time discounts on bundles and new Legendary skins for Pathfinder and Conduit.

Enjoy limited-time discounts on returning eerie skins from October 1st - November 5th.

Electrify your play with the new Battle Pass featuring 60 levels and Legendary skins for Crypto, Horizon, and Flatline.

Explore limited-time Space Hunt offers in the Store tab from September 17 to October 8, 2024.

Complete weekly challenges to permanently unlock Crypto and Wattson during their respective trial periods.

Unlock 36 limited-time cosmetics and milestone rewards during the Space Hunt Event.

The Space Hunt Event runs from September 17 to October 8, 2024, featuring new gameplay and rewards.

Earn Bounty Bucks through daily challenges and choose rewards in the Space Hunt Reward Shop.

A new Mythic universal melee item available through Space Hunt Event Packs.

A new 60-player, 20-squad Battle Royale mode where squads capture zones and earn points.

Encouragement for players to report cheating incidents to improve response times.

Enhanced tools and processes for faster evaluation of flagged cheating instances.

Increased global coverage and dedicated talent in the Asia-Pacific region to combat cheating.

Utilization of Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) for enhanced detection and automated corrective actions against cheating.

Continued issuance of ban waves and individual actions against cheaters.

Explore limited-time Temporal Chaos offers in the Store tab.

Unlock 24 limited-time cosmetics, including Legendary skins for Octane and Bangalore.

Complete the collection of all 24 event items to unlock Bangalore’s new finisher and heirloom.

Unlimited Free respawns until Round 3, increased Akimbo and LMG drop rates, and faster games with 30 players.

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

Take on Turmoil in the Temporal Chaos Collection Event featuring new LTM and cosmetics.

Collect all 24 Temporal Chaos Event items to unlock Bangalore’s new Heirloom.

Experience a new TDM variant featuring only Akimbo and LMGs.

Earn items like an Epic+ Newcastle Skin and matching Peacekeeper through the Reward Track.

Changes to spawn rates and stack sizes for various ammo types.

Stat Trackers can now be customized separately from the Legend Banner Cards.

Aim assist strength reduced for console players in PC lobbies.

Introduction of Zone Overcharge and Remote Pick-Up for Controller Legends.

Recon Legends gain threat vision when aiming down sights.

A fresh map designed with numerous buildings and varied landscapes to enhance gameplay.

Loot bins will close and reroll loot with increased chances for high tier items.

EVA-8 and R-99 adjustments including damage and fire rate changes.

New visual indicators for enemy health and highlights to improve gameplay clarity.

New features include temporary health bars and enemy highlights when dealing damage.

The Battle Pass now includes better rewards and re-tuned challenges, making it faster to complete at only 60 levels.

New respawn mechanic allowing automatic respawn based on a timer until the fourth ring.

A densely packed urban map designed for verticality and continuous action.

A practice mode where players can face off against bot squads in a smaller lobby.

Dual-wield two P2020s or two Mozambiques with increased rate of fire and doubled magazine size.

Players can unlock the Premium Battle Pass by completing in-game challenges starting with Season 22.

Introducing the Shockwave Battle Pass Split 1 with 60 levels of rewards including Legendary Skins and the Reactive P2020.

New players receive a Welcome Pass with challenges to earn cosmetics and Legend Tokens.

A number of game stability bug fixes will be outlined in the Patch Notes dropping on August 5th.

Introducing the new map E-District, a neon playground for players.

Play new Revivals modes that feature Free Respawns to enhance gameplay.

New upgrades including Class Perks and Battle Sense to improve gameplay experience.

The team acknowledges the need for better communication regarding cheaters, game stability, and quality of life updates.

Earn Void Points through daily challenges to unlock rewards in the rotating Reward Shop.

New 12v12 Team Deathmatch mode with improved health regeneration and a score limit of 60 across 5 maps.

Chivalrous Legend skins available for direct purchase during the event, including Wraith’s 'Void Vanguard'.

Join the vanguard in the Void Reckoning Event featuring a new limited-time mode and exclusive cosmetics.

Unlock 22 limited-time knight-themed cosmetics, including the 'Crestfallen Stars' Reactive Havoc.

Introducing new Legendary skins: Octane's 'Corrupted Speedster', Conduit's 'Corrupted Guardian', and Revenant's 'System Override'.

New Corrupted Bundles available with additional items and Apex Packs.

Limited-time discounts on Legendary Skins and new Corrupted Bundles available from July 9 - July 23.

New matching Legendary weapon skins: R-301 'Biotech' and Peacekeeper 'World Eater'.

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

The loot pool has been adjusted to reduce in-fighting for resources and increase chances for better weapons.

A special Ranked Rumble event scheduled from August 3 to August 6, 2024.

A new 4-Legend squad mode allowing players to team up with three friends.

New bundles available in the Store tab from June 25 to July 9, 2024.

24 limited-time cosmetics can be unlocked via event packs or individually.

The first collection event of the season featuring new cosmetics and gameplay changes.

New sports-themed Legendary skins and weapons available for a limited time.

New Legendary bundles for Wattson, Bangalore, and Lifeline available in the Off Duty Store.

Shop the Nitride Weapon Arsenal for new Nitride Katar-themed Legendary Weapons like the 'Nitride Dominance' R-301 and 'Nitride Shredder' Peacekeeper.

A new area created from the collision of Olympus and the Stasis Net satellite, featuring fast-paced combat.

Significant changes to Broken Moon, including new POIs and altered biomes for a faster-paced combat experience.

Breaker Wharf has been relocated to enhance gameplay variety and break up repetitive playstyles.

A smaller POI designed to encourage action in less-traveled areas, located where Breaker Wharf was.

Solos mode replaces Duos, featuring pre-kitted weapons, auto heal, and Second Chance mechanics.

The pantheon of Apex Artifacts is expanding with new lore connections and customizations.

Alter brings her Void-based abilities to the game, including her passive, tactical, and ultimate skills.

Introducing Alter with Void-based abilities for chaos in Solos Takeover.

Explore the shattered Broken Moon with new POIs and faster paths.

New gameplay mode featuring kitted guns and unique strategies.

The FINAL PHASE of Breakout Rewards is here, featuring challenges to unlock Valkyrie permanently and earn rewards.

Valkyrie is now unlocked until the end of the season, allowing players to complete her Breakout Rewards Challenges.

Players will respawn with a competitive version of their loadout and inventory.

Explore limited-time offers including the 'Suburban Ranger' bundle and weekly offers.

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

A new asynchronous in-game tournament system allowing players to compete and earn points.

Revive time in Three Strikes mode reduced to 2.0 seconds.

Unlock 24 street-smart limited-time cosmetics, including Legendary skins for Wraith and Loba.

Players revived in Three Strikes will have 100% health and 0% shields.

Storm the streets in the Urban Assault Collection Event featuring limited-time cosmetics and challenges.

Introduction of the Urban Assault Collection Event featuring new limited-time items.

Unlock all 24 limited-time items to receive Octane’s Prestige Skin 'Apex Riptide'.

New in-game tournament system allowing players to earn points and climb leaderboards.

Three Strikes Limited Time Mode returns with new gameplay features.

Special offers available in the store during the Urban Assault Collection Event.

Fresh batch of rewards available in the Rewards Track during the event.

Loba is now available to unlock by completing her challenges before the season ends.

Complete all Breakout Rewards Challenges for treasures including a Reactive Flatline skin.

New Legendary bundles with skins and matching weapons available from Apr 9-23.

Mad Maggie is now available as part of the Breakout Rewards. Complete challenges to unlock her permanently.

Players can work towards earning the Reactive Flatline as part of the Breakout Rewards challenges.

Introducing Lockdown, a 4-squad free-for-all battle for dominance with capture zones.

36 limited-time cosmetics including Legendary skins for Mad Maggie and Horizon.

The Cobalt Katar is a new universal Mythic Melee cosmetic available during the event.

Earn Reputation through daily challenges and choose rewards in the new Reward Shop.

The Shadow Society Event runs from March 26 to April 16, 2024, featuring new gameplay and cosmetics.

Uncover 36 cutthroat event cosmetics available during the Shadow Society Event.

Introducing Lockdown LTM, the first 4-squad free-for-all battle for dominance.

Rule the underground in the Shadow Society Event with new gameplay and cosmetics.

Wield the all-new Cobalt Katar, a universal Mythic Melee Cosmetic.

Unlock all 36 limited-time items to receive the Final Milestone reward, an Apex Artifact deathbox effect.

Scorching new Legendary skins available for Pathfinder, Caustic, and more.

From March 19 - 26, enjoy discounts on bundles and more in Apex Legends.

New matching Legendary Weapon skins introduced alongside character skins.

Players can earn a Reactive Flatline skin and Epic cosmetics through Breakout Rewards Challenges.

Rampart is now available to play. Complete Breakout Rewards Challenges to keep her permanently.

Players can earn up to 1,400 points per day through daily challenges that stack with the Battle Pass.

Explore bundles including Inner Beast Packs and weekly offers available during the event.

The Inner Beast Collection Event introduces a new Battle Royale takeover called The Hunt, where players track and eliminate Prey squads.

24 limited-time cosmetics including Legendary skins for Bloodhound, Octane, and Caustic are available during the event.

Players can activate Hunts in non-Ranked Battle Royale matches to track and eliminate randomly selected Prey squads.

Fuse is now available as part of the Breakout Rewards. Complete his Challenges to earn items like his Frame and Banner.

In-match progression system allowing players to upgrade Legends with EVO points.

A new in-match progression system that allows players to tailor their Legend to their playstyle, restarting with each match.

Elimination score scales with placements; no hard cap on elimination scoring, but points for eliminations after the sixth are halved.

Bonus RP for maintaining a placement streak of 5th or better, with increasing rewards for longer streaks.

Every 2 weeks, a new Legend becomes free-to-play with challenges to unlock them permanently.

Maps available for Trios and Duos include Olympus, Storm Point, and World’s Edge.

Earn a 50% bonus on eliminations of higher ranked players when personally contributing.

Scoring model updated to emphasize eliminations over placements, with visible Player Rankings and a return to an improved Ranked Point system.

A new map designed for fast-paced matchups in Mixtape modes, featuring three lanes and various gameplay styles.

Complete rework of Crafting, now free to use with reduced options and increased Replicators.

Celebration of 5 years with rewards unlocking every two weeks, including free Legends and challenges for Battle Pass Stars.

Matchmaking will be based on RP values rather than tier-based lobbies, with premade parties matched by the highest ranked player.

Promotional Trials and Provisional Matches removed; demotion rules remain the same as previous seasons.

All Big Maude paintball weapons are now free, with a limited dispensing system.

Community-created reward tracker with cosmetics to unlock during the celebration event.

New Performance mode option for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles targeting 120 FPS with optimizations.

Complete all Breakout Reward challenges to earn the Reactive 'Top Tier' Flatline.

Players must complete challenges to permanently unlock Legends and earn Battle Pass Stars and themed rewards.

Unlock additional rewards such as a Legendary Wraith skin by completing Breakout Rewards challenges and reaching Battle Pass Level 60.

Every two weeks, a Legend will be unlocked as free-to-play for the rest of the season, with associated challenges.

Celebrating 5 years of Apex Legends with a series of rewards releasing throughout Breakout, including free-to-play Legends and challenges.