With the latest mid-season update for Apex Legends, there’s a lot for players to sink their teeth into. From the highly anticipated Collection Event, new Limited-Time Modes (LTM), and a fresh batch of skins to significant meta adjustments, this update brings exciting changes to the game. Let’s dive into the details and highlight the key features.
The New Limited-Time Mode: Knockout
Knockout is the standout feature of this mid-season update, and it brings an entirely new dynamic to the game. This 60-player, 20-squad, objective-based mode is all about capturing zones, earning EVO, and scoring points. After each round, the lowest-scoring squads are eliminated, leading to an intense, fast-paced final showdown. With unlimited respawns until the sudden-death finale, Knockout promises to deliver an adrenaline-filled experience.
Key details of the mode include:
- Squads capture zones and earn points by collecting EVO.
- Only one squad emerges victorious after three rounds.
- Knockout features infinite respawns, making it an action-packed LTM.
For players wanting more than just bragging rights, completing challenges in Knockout unlocks exclusive in-game rewards like free packs, badges, and access to two pivotal legends: Crypto and Watson.
Players who participate between September 15th and October 15th have the opportunity to unlock Crypto, while those playing between October 1st and October 15th can permanently unlock Watson by completing respective trials.
New Skins and Cosmetics
The update brings a wide variety of new skins for both legends and weapons, including:
- Epic skins for Valkyrie, Wraith, Gibraltar, Ash, Bangalore, and Mirage.
- The Serpent Sting Universal Melee item, a reactive heirloom that features a kill counter and holographic kill triangles.
- Skins for weapons like the Kraber, Wingman, Alternator, Mastiff, and a clean new 301 skin.
These cosmetics can be obtained through Space Hunt Event Packs, each containing one event item and two standard items. Importantly, no duplicates are allowed, and players can purchase event items directly from the store.
Meta and Balance Updates
The patch also introduces several balance changes and meta updates:
- Gold Weapon Rotation: The Eva-8, VK-7 Flatline, and Scout have replaced the Sentinel in the gold weapon rotation.
- Havoc Rifle: Nerfed with the removal of the turbocharger attachment, bringing its power level in line with other weapons.
- R-99: Improved damage falloff at 11+ meters, making it more effective in longer-range engagements.
- Ammo Economy: Ammo that spawns with a weapon will now always appear in a single brick with double the previous ammo count, helping streamline loot collection.
Changes to Loot and Gameplay Mechanics
Loot distribution has been reworked to ensure fairness and excitement:
- Loot Bins: Legendary loot bins will spawn fewer gold items, balancing the value of loot distributed across the map.
- Loot Ticks: On maps like King’s Canyon and Broken Moon, loot ticks have been improved with the removal of low-tier items and the addition of better gear.
- Ultimate Accelerants: These now have a purple rarity, reducing their spawn rate while allowing for faster use in combat situations.
For a comprehensive breakdown of all balance updates, check the Apex Legends Patch Notes.
Legend Updates
- Fuse: Fuse’s ultimate has been nerfed, reducing its ability to gather information while keeping its primary focus on area control.
- Rampart: A small quality-of-life buff for Rampart’s Sheila turret, reducing the delay before she can re-enter the turret.
- Revenant: Revenant received some nerfs, including reduced shield health and longer activation time for his ultimate ability.
- Valkyrie: The most significant updates are for Valkyrie, who has been reworked as a Recon Legend. Notable buffs include enhanced jetpack handling and threat vision while jetpacking, adding a new layer of strategic mobility for the legend.
Bug Fixes and Map Adjustments
The patch also addresses various bugs and performance issues, including improvements to map layouts and loot distribution:
- E-District: Now features 100 additional loot bins and better ground loot distribution, helping players access higher-quality gear more consistently.
- King’s Canyon: Various bug fixes and gameplay improvements have been implemented.
This mid-season update delivers plenty of fresh content, exciting new modes, and key balance tweaks that will shake up the Apex Legends meta. With new LTMs like Knockout and the Space Hunt Event, now is the perfect time to jump back into the action and experience all the game has to offer. Keep an eye on the official Apex Legends site for the latest updates and news!
