You can find the full patch notes for today’s Apex Legends update in the article below. We also have details about the file size and when the next update is coming.
Respawn does a good job of keeping Apex Legends running stable and balanced, but in order to do that they have to make changes to the game at regular intervals. It makes sense to keep up to date with them so you can stay ahead of the changing meta. In this article you can find the patch notes for the latest Apex Legends update. We’ve also compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about the new update: How big is the file, when can it be installed and when can you expect the next update.
How big is the Apex Legends – Season 13 update?
So far, we don’t know how big the update will be on the individual platforms.
When is the Apex Legends – Season 13 update coming?
Apex Legends updates are always released on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM (1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM PT), unless it is to fix an urgent issue. On Xbox and PC, the update will be deployed immediately at this time, but on PlayStation there can sometimes be a 15 or 20 minute delay. Also, keep in mind that due to PlayStation’s method of copying the entire game for each update, you’ll need to allow about an extra hour if you install the Apex Legends update today.
Apex Legends – Season 13 (Saviors) Patch Notes.
New Legend: Newcastle
Newcastle has spent many years defending the small town of Harris Valley and making it a safe haven for its inhabitants. To fulfill this mission and continue defending his home, he must now prove himself a hero among legends. In the Apex games, Newcastle can use his knockdown shield to protect his squad members while reviving them or getting them out of harm’s way. He can join the fray with a mobile shield that blocks weapon damage and deflects grenades while he builds a fortified castle wall with his ultimate ability.
- Passive: Wounded Resurrection.
- Draw downed allies to safety during resurrection and protect them with your resurrection shield
- Tactical: MOBILE SHIELD
- Cast a steerable drone that creates a mobile energy shield.
- Ultimate: BURGMAUER
- Jump to allies or a desired area and land with force to create a fortified position.
MONSTROUS MAP UPDATE.
In this first map update for Stormpoint, our goal was to add new content and improve map features without losing anything. We added a brand new POI: a washed up sea creature called the Dead Beast – a unique combat experience for Apex Legends – an organic combat area and a refreshing change from man-made architecture. We’ve also added a brand new PvE feature with IMC arsenals in four strategic locations on the map that can dynamically change the outcome of the championship. You should be careful here, as you will encounter Spectres. But if you survive, you’ll get cool loot for your loadout.
CARD ROTATION
The map rotation for Redemption – Season consists of Storm Point, Olympus, and Edge of the World. We will also be removing the 2-hour block of the rotation. We felt that this time period was too long as it encompassed the entire game session for some players:in.
NEW RANKING SYSTEM
Apex Legends: Salvation introduces a revamped ranking system with tiering, new participation fees, and a revision of ranking points to encourage teamwork. The new ranking goals are based on team play, precise use of skills, and better competition. We are making numerous changes that focus on these cornerstones. As a result, players will focus more on teamwork and the RP they receive will better reflect their skills.
Balance updates
Reinforced Legends
Reinforcements no longer reduce damage from head hits.
Craft Rotation
Flatline and Longbow are now ground loot.
Rampage and R-301 can now be crafted.
Gold Weapons
EVA-8, Bow, Flatline, P2020, Spitfire
Helmets buff
Head hit damage reduction from blue helmets has been increased from 40% to 50%.
Purple helmets head damage reduction increased from 50% to 65%.
Kraber
Head hit multiplier reduced from 3.0 to 2.0.
Damage reduced from 145 to 140.
Rampage
Reload time increased from 2.6 to 3.1.
Deployment times have been slightly increased.
LSTAR
The damage multiplier for head hits has been reduced from 1.75 to 1.5.
Head hit distance has been reduced from 64 to 57 meters.
Overheat cool-down time increased from 2.5 to 3.6.
Mission times have been increased slightly.
Devotion
Damage reduced from 16 to 15.
Head hit damage multiplier reduced from 1.75 to 1.5.
Head hit distance reduced from 64 to 57 meters.
Reload time increased from 2.8 to 3.2.
Time to draw increased from 0.7 to 0.8.
Time to drop increased from 0.65 to 0.75.
Time to raise increased from 0.55 to 0.65.
Time to lower increased from 0.5 to 0.6.
Devastation
Improved the recoil at the beginning of the recoil pattern.
Double cartridge
Removed from ground loot and manufacturing bundles.
Mozambique & Peacemaker
Extremity damage increased from 0.8 to 1.0.
Crate Weapons
Spitfire is again ground loot.
Mastiff is now in crate.
Firebreather
Damage has been reduced from 19 to 18.
Purple/Gold magazine capacity reduced from 55 to 50.
Fire scattering from crouched hip increased.
Removed barrel attachment slot.
Head hit damage multiplier reduced from 1.75 to 1.5.
Head hit distance reduced from 64 to 57 meters.
Reload time increased from 3.2 to 3.4.
Time to draw increased from 0.7 to 0.8.
Time to lay down increased from 0.65 to 0.75.
Time to lift increased from 0.55 to 0.65.
Time to set down increased from 0.5 to 0.6.
Mastiff
Tighter detonation pattern.
Ammo capacity reduced from 6 to 4.
Total ammunition: 28
Damage per projectile increased from 11 to 14.
Larger projectiles.
Rate of fire increased from 1.1 to 1.2.
Cells and Syringes
The spawn rate of cells and syringes has been reduced by approximately 18%.
Rampart improvements
Sheila’s spinup time has been reduced from 1.75 to 1.25 seconds.
Health granted by boosted cover has been increased from 45 to 120.
Reinforced Cover activation time has been reduced from 4.25 seconds to 3.6 seconds.
Valkyrie
Can no longer spin freely when launching during a dive.
Access prohibited
When you leave the field, the following features are disabled:
Legendary Abilities
Weapons, explosive weapons and survival items
Healing items (ongoing healing is not canceled)
All active passive abilities (e.g. Valkyrie jetpacks)
Edge of the world
Redesigned windows at Lavasiphon control tower to focus on sight lines.
Added cover at the lava pit of Lavasiphon.
Gondola loot has been reworked. The chances of finding high level armor in them has been significantly reduced. Air Conditioner and Lavasiphon remain POIs for high-level loot.
ARENA PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Thermite grenades
100 → 75
Electric rifle
Lvl 1: 200 → 150
Lvl 2: 200 → 150
Lvl 3: 450 → 400
Longbow
Base: 400 → 300
Lvl 1: 250 → 200
Lvl 2: 300 → 250
Lvl 3: 400 → 350
Guardian
Lvl 3: 400 → 350
Bocek Bow
Lvl 2: 250 → 200
Lvl 3: 300 → 250
Triple Take
Base: 600 → 500
Lvl 1: 250 → 200
Lvl 2: 300 → 250
Lvl 3: 400 → 300
Devotion
Lvl 1: 150 → 200
Lvl 2: 250 → 350
L-STAR
Lvl 1: 200 → 150
Havoc
Base: 350 → 400
Hemlok
Lvl 2: 250 → 200
Lvl 3: 350 → 300
Prowler
Lvl 2: 300 → 250
Lvl 3: 350 → 300
Bug Fixes
Fix for player:s who were incorrectly receiving aiming aids for targets outside of the smoke in Bangalore’s Smoke.
Fixed a bug that prevented Valk from using jump towers if she was previously shot down during the duration of her ultimate ability.
Fixed a jittery volt animation for weapon and crosshairs on crouched player:ins.
Fixed issues with weapons on attachments that could be dropped/changed during a charge tower interaction causing animation errors.
Fixed the legendary electric rifle skin “Curse of the Amazon” so that the upper part of the weapon no longer obscures the camera perspective when aiming via sights.
Fixed a bug where players using the replicator before the replicator UI was displayed could drop their weapon and be stuck in a crouched position.
Canyonlands: Fixed an issue where players were blocked when trying to activate Valk’s ultimate ability.
Fixed a bug where – Season trackers were no longer displaying which – Season stats they were tracking.
Fixed a bug where the Sentinel would instantly charge on jumps.
Xbox One: Fixed instances where players would have to skip the legend selection because they were stuck in the “Waiting for Players” screen.
Fixed an issue where the knockdown against a generic team member was credited as a kill to another team if the target died before the actual kill.
ARENAS – Fixed an issue where the Wingman was not equipped with the Boosted Loader.
Fixed an issue where finishers for challenges were not counted as damage.
Fixed a bug where purple Evo shields could be seen through closed care packages, loot containers, and lifelines care packages.
Fixed instances where players could be killed by a death crate if they came into contact with it on an airship.
Fixed a bug where players would be killed if they threw Caustics barrels at an opening door.
CRYPTO
Fixed an issue where Crypto’s heirloom (sword) is stuck in his body when his drone is activated.
Fixed an issue when viewing his heirloom with equipped Deadly Bite skin that caused the arm texture to be missing.
Fixed an issue where player:ins could recall their drone immediately after activating their ultimate ability.
Fixed a bug where only the sunglasses were visible from Crypto when he used his legendary skin and was revived byMirage.
FUSE
Fixed a bug that allowed players to increase the range of the Destroyer in combat with Swarmers, Crypto’s Drone, Prey Drones, and Loba’s Bracelet.
HORIZON
Fixed an issue where Horizon’s ultimate ability disappears when the player opens a door near her.
MIRAGE
Fixed a bug where shield regeneration from Wattson’s ultimate ability would reveal Mirage’s location if he was invisible during a revive.
Fixed a bug where Mirage’s decoys sprint faster when the person is armed with an object.
Fixed an issue where using the hook against scooters on the ground could cause players to be thrown into the air at high speeds.
New Egenes game system
“Own game” replaces the previous private game system.
Usability improvements for “Own Game”:
UI & Design Improvements
“Own Game” now saves team names and game settings when you return to the lobby after a game.
Game Flow Improvements.
Added new start parameters for spectators to pre-select targets.
The color palette used by spectators when viewing teams (map overview + highlights) has been updated.
Also fixed the color issues of the map overview.
The team-eliminated text has been updated with a unique color for the anonymous mode in “Own game”.
What is actually… “Apex Legends?
Within 24 hours, “Apex Legends” became the most-watched game on Twitch – after one week, over 25 million people were already playing it. What is the battle royale shooter about?
What is “Apex Legends” about?
Scenario: In a distant future, bandits, adventurers, and outlaws settle their disputes in a sporting contest to the death. The setting is a fertile, industrially developed valley on the edge of the galaxy.
- Genre: Battle Royale shooter
- Game modes: survival battle between a maximum of 20 teams of three.
At its core, “Apex Legends” is a classic battle-royale shooter: up to 60 players land simultaneously in teams of three on the game map called “Kings Canyon” – a densely built-up, fertile valley with many accessible houses, bunkers and towers. Once on the ground, unarmed players must search their surroundings for equipment and ammunition. The goal of the game is to stay alive until the end.
To prevent players from hiding all over the map and waiting to automatically be the last one left, the game area shrinks every few minutes. The longer a round lasts, the smaller the area where survivors can move and hide.
Apex Legends refreshes this now classic game formula with some ideas that are unique to the genre: For example, before starting a round, players select one of eight heroes, each of which has two special abilities and facilitates certain play styles.
Bangalore, for example, is the classic soldier who can conceal her position with smoke grenades and call in an artillery strike in an emergency. The heroine Lifeline, on the other hand, can summon a drone to heal teammates – or directly order the delivery of high-value weapons and equipment via aerial drone. This way, all players can find the right hero for their preferred course of action.
How can I play Apex Legends?
Platform: “Apex Legends” is available for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4.
Price: The battle royale shooter is a “Free to Play” title and can basically be played for free on all platforms.
In-game purchases: “Apex Legends” allows the purchase of cosmetic items and new heroes either by means of in-game currency, which can be earned for free in every round, or with real money. The real-money currency “Apex Coins” can be purchased in five different amounts: The smallest possible amount is 1000 Apex Points for around 9.99 euros, while the largest pack with 10,000 Apex Points content costs 99.99 euros.
The developer emphasizes that it is not possible to buy game advantages with the help of real money: You can only use it to customize the appearance of the heroes, it says, or purchase new heroes.
Age rating: “Apex Legends” does not have a youth rating (USK 18).
Which technical terms should you know?
Respawn Beacon: If a player is shot down, the team members who are still alive have the opportunity to bring the fallen comrade back into the game: Each eliminated player leaves behind a so-called Respawn Banner, which can be collected by the players of the own team and handed in at one of 28 Respawn Beacons, certain locations on the map. If this succeeds, the fallen player returns to the game.
Jumpmaster: At the beginning of the game, one of the maximum three players of a team always takes on the role of the jumpmaster. He decides when and where his team enters the game area.
Ping: Using the middle mouse button, players can alert their teammates to interesting locations in the game world or enemies. These pings are a valuable tool for communicating quickly and efficiently within the team.
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