The Apex Legends mid-season patch is here, and it’s packed with exciting new features, buffs, and nerfs. This update brings a fresh set of gameplay adjustments, including changes to weapon mechanics, ground loot, and Legend abilities. Plus, a controversial nerf to Crypto is on the way, which might frustrate some of his biggest fans. Let’s dive into all the key updates, including leaked information and what you need to know moving forward.
Major Weapon Buffs and Nerfs in Apex Legends Mid-Season Patch
One of the most significant changes in this patch is the overhaul of many weapons. Here’s what you can expect:
- Mozambique: Contrary to popular belief, there will be no nerf to the Mozambique this season.
- R-99: This fan-favorite SMG will get a falloff damage nerf, reducing its effectiveness at long range.
- Havoc: The Havoc no longer benefits from the Turbocharger, which may lower its pick rate among players.
- Fuse’s Ultimate: A fix has been applied, removing the highlighting bug for his ultimate ability.
- Revenant: After community outcry, Revenant is finally getting a nerf to balance his powerful abilities.
- Valkyrie: Valk is moving to the Recon class, shifting her role slightly within team dynamics.
New Leaked Features: Fully Kitted Weapons and Weapon Evolution
Leaked by Yo Tsuki, a number of new features are expected to come to Apex Legends. One of the most exciting leaks is the introduction of fully kitted weapons and changes to ground weapon spawns. According to the leaks:
- Weapon combinations can now be selected at the start of the game, with weapons improving as the ring progresses.
- Players will be able to change weapon combinations at specific locations during the match.
- A new Legend perk system is coming, where Legends like Rampart and Mad Maggie receive bonuses when using specific weapon types like shotguns and LMGs.
This perk system introduces bonuses such as faster reload speeds, larger magazines, and even bonuses when switching between weapons. As Legends level up, they’ll gain access to these perks, which will be shared across different Legends once fully unlocked.
Crypto’s Invisibility Nerf
Fans of Crypto should brace themselves—an upcoming nerf will tweak his invisibility mechanic. According to Apex pro player Hawas, the devs confirmed that Crypto’s invisibility will be reduced due to it being too powerful in competitive play. While the exact details of the nerf are still unclear, Crypto will retain the invisibility perk but in a toned-down form.
Ground Weapon Spawns and Respawn’s New Strategy
More changes are expected to come to the way weapons are spawned. Leaks suggest that ground weapons may no longer spawn or will do so with very low probability. This change could make way for Apex Legends to introduce loadouts similar to Warzone, where players select their weapons instead of relying on ground loot.
This change might be in response to competition from Call of Duty’s Black Ops 6 and other battle royales like Warzone. By shifting away from random weapon spawns, Respawn Entertainment may be aligning Apex Legends closer to loadout-based battle royales while maintaining its unique gameplay style.
Quality of Life Changes and New Features
This patch also introduces new objective banners for key events such as Dragon, Void grabs, Herald, and Baron spawns. These banners will offer clearer visuals for players to track important objectives on the map.
In addition, some minor but useful updates include:
- Health Potions Flashing: A visual reminder when your health potions are ready for use.
- Gold Flash Reminder: If you leave the fountain without purchasing items, your gold should flash, although this feature is currently reported to be buggy.
- Invasion Ping: A ping system to alert your team when the enemy is invading your jungle.
These quality-of-life improvements, along with other in-game changes, are designed to enhance the overall player experience.
Final Thoughts on the Current State of Apex Legends
While these changes aim to evolve Apex Legends, some long-time players have raised concerns about the game losing its focus. Many feel that recent updates are straying from the core elements that made Apex Legends great, such as focusing on Legends’ stories and character-driven content. As noted by Apex Legends’ HisWattson, many fans are calling for a return to more lore-based content like Stories from the Outlands and the beloved Town Takeover events.
As the game evolves, so do the expectations of its players. Whether these changes will benefit the long-term health of the game remains to be seen, but they certainly signal a new direction for Apex Legends.
