Respawn just dropped a massive mid-season update and it’s loaded with free packs, easy challenge tricks, new balance changes, and a refreshed take on Solos mode. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to grind Apex Legends this week — this is it.

Here’s everything you need to know, including how to get your 20 free Apex Packs, what’s new in the patch notes, and when the next set of packs is dropping.

🎁 23 Free Packs – Easy Trick to Claim Them Fast

Respawn released the final creator challenge set yesterday, and if you complete all five challenges, you’ll earn 20 Apex Packs plus a free skin. There’s also a tracker gifting challenge, which lets you earn an extra 3 packs, bringing the total to 23.

✅ Easiest Challenges:

  • Gift the Tracker Set to a friend (or yourself through a second account)
  • Play 5 matches of Solos or 5 as an Assault Legend
  • Restore 1000 health (counts passively in Mixtape)

💣 Trick for Grenade and Shotgun Damage:

You can complete grenade and health challenges in Mixtape, not just Battle Royale. This makes it way easier since:

  • You spawn with grenades
  • Healing ticks automatically
  • No downtime between fights

You can realistically finish everything in about an hour if you focus.

💎 Heirloom Shards From Free Packs?

Yes, it’s possible — and it happened. Grrt, who completed all the challenges, scored Heirloom Shards from these free packs. If you haven’t been lucky yet, don’t worry— another 20-pack event starts April 15 and runs until April 28. That one will feature the Tombstick Mastiff skin.

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⚔️ Solos Mode Update – Now with Respawns

Solos returned this week with a big change:

  • Everyone carries 1 respawn token, usable only once.
  • Tokens don’t drop from enemies — once it’s gone, it’s gone.
  • No death boxes — enemies drop loot instantly on the ground (faster flow).
  • P2020s spawn as Akimbo only, which should honestly be permanent.

Bad news? The 20-bomb badge isn’t enabled in Solos, so don’t grind for it there — it won’t count.

🔧 Patch Notes & Buffs Recap

Here are the key balance changes from the update:

🧠 Legend Changes

  • Ash: Portal delay increased (slower travel and activation)
  • Mirage: +1 extra decoy in his ultimate
  • Conduit: Tactical regen tick increased from 3 to 4
  • Seer: Faster tactical hit time, reduced finish delay (buffs!)

🔫 Weapon Balancing

  • P2020: Nerfed (25 ➜ 24 damage)
  • Hemlock: Headshot damage buff, bigger mag sizes
  • Vault: Improved hip-fire consistency
  • SMGs: +1 headshot damage globally
  • LAR: Worse recoil, smaller projectile size
  • Accelerated Weapons:
    • Knock/assist ult gain down from 30% ➜ 20%
    • Charge issue bug fixed

🔁 Bonus Changes & Store Content

  • Hot Drops are back (with new loot tables)
  • New chained offer (education-themed)
  • Voidwalker Wraith skin returns — grab it while it lasts
  • Store flooded with new emotes and the Temporal Chaos tab

🛠️ Bug Fixes

  • Pathfinder’s heirloom sprint animation fixed
  • Birthright Valk skin clipping issue fixed
  • Octane’s cloak bug during revive fixed
  • Caustic Treatment sound glitch resolved
  • Random game freezes addressed

📅 What’s Next?

  • New 20-Pack Challenge Set: April 15–28
  • Tombstick Mastiff Reward
  • New Collection Event Trailer: Expected tomorrow (April 12)

Final Thoughts

Between free packs, smart challenge exploits, legend buffs, and a better Solos mode, Respawn is making Apex feel fun again. Whether you’re chasing your first Heirloom or just vibing in Mixtape for the shotgun damage, there’s plenty to grind for this week.

Check back at ALegends.gg for live coverage of next week’s Collection Event and more daily updates.

Source:
Grrt on YouTube

Frequently Asked Questions About the Latest Apex Update

How do I get the 23 free Apex Packs?

Complete the five Creator challenges — including gifting the tracker set, playing 5 matches, and doing shotgun/grenade damage. You can complete them all in Mixtape.

Can I earn Heirloom Shards from these free packs?

Yes, it’s possible. Some Players have already pulled Heirloom Shards from the free packs earned through challenges.

When is the next set of 20 free packs coming?

The next challenge set starts April 15 and runs through April 28. The reward includes 20 packs and the Tombstick Mastiff skin.

Is the 20-bomb badge enabled in Solos?

No, it’s currently disabled in Solos mode, so grinding for it there won’t count toward the badge.

What’s new in the patch notes?

Ash, Seer, Mirage, and Conduit received buffs and tweaks. Several weapons including the P2020, Hemlock, SMGs, and LAR saw changes too.

Did Respawn fix the Exotic Shards glitch?

Yes. Players affected by the bug were refunded missing shards and given 5 free Apex Packs as a bonus.