Apex Legends Season 25: Big Buffs, Missed Opportunities, and Community Reactions ⇒ ALegends

Season 25 of Apex Legends has finally arrived, bringing some exciting updates as well as some notable oversights that have left the community buzzing. Let’s dive into what’s changed, what’s great, and what might need another look from Respawn Entertainment.

Bot Royale Gets a Major Upgrade

One fantastic addition in Season 25 is the enhanced Bot Royale mode, now featuring a difficulty selector. Players can adjust bot skill levels during matches, offering a great new way to practice and improve your skills. This change is particularly beneficial for new players looking to get comfortable before jumping into competitive lobbies.

Crucial Audio Log Improvements

Audio issues have long plagued Apex, and Respawn finally addressed this by adding an audio log feature. Now, if you experience significant audio dropouts during a match, you can upload logs directly to Respawn, helping developers pinpoint and fix these longstanding issues. This addition is hugely appreciated by the community.

Class Changes: Assault and Skirmisher Adjustments

This season saw notable nerfs to the Assault and Skirmisher classes:

Assault Class: Removed shield-crack scan. The enemy health bar now lingers for 3 seconds, and the speed boost only applies when sprinting during this active window.
Skirmisher Class: Removed the charged knock feature, replacing it with a tactical recharge upon knockdown.

These changes slightly rebalance the power between classes, but players are still waiting for similar attention to other classes.

Controller Class Ignored?

Despite all the tweaks, Respawn surprisingly neglected the Controller class yet again. Top Caustic player, Giggle Autumn,voiced the frustration shared by many, highlighting the urgent need for Controller legends to receive meaningful buffs. Currently, the highest-picked Controller legend, Wattson, barely cracks the top 10 in pick rates, with Caustic, Rampart, and Catalyst all struggling at the bottom of the charts.

Rumors hint at Caustic possibly receiving a new tripwire ability later this season, but players hope to see more comprehensive improvements soon.

Individual Legend Buffs & Changes

Season 25 delivered exciting buffs to multiple legends:

Ash: Ultimate travel time increased to 2.5 seconds (max) and reduced minimum to 0.5 seconds.
Conduit: Tactical health regen increased to 4 per tick.
Mirage: Decoys during ultimate increased from 5 to 6.
Seer: Tactical deployment time decreased, suggesting more tweaks incoming with a rumored Town Takeover on Broken Moon.
Pathfinder (Biggest Winner): Received substantial buffs with Zipline Zen (50% damage mitigation) integrated into his base kit, variable grapple cooldown (10-30 sec), and options for double grapples or double ziplines via perks. Pathfinder feels incredibly strong and versatile this season.

Weapon Balancing: P2020 Dominance

The P2020 pistol received minor nerfs (damage down to 24, reduced magazine size), but surprisingly, it remains massively dominant in competitive play. Recent ALGS stats from New Orleans revealed the P2020 dealt more damage than any other weapon, making it an unexpectedly potent choice. The community hopes for further balancing in the weapon meta to address this unusual scenario.

Other noteworthy weapon changes include the Devotion now receiving a built-in Turbocharger once fully upgraded, adding more depth and viability to this classic LMG.

Community Reception: Excitement Mixed with Frustration

The community reception to Season 25 has been mixed. While the Pathfinder buffs, Bot Royale improvements, and audio log updates received widespread praise, many players feel disappointed by the lack of attention toward Controller legends and lingering weapon balance issues.

Overall, players remain optimistic that Respawn will address these oversights, potentially in the mid-season update.

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Source: Thordan Smash

Frequently Asked Questions about Apex Legends Season 25 Updates

What major changes happened to Bot Royale mode in Season 25?

Bot Royale mode received a new difficulty selector, allowing players to dynamically adjust bot skill levels during matches.

Did Respawn fix the audio issues in Season 25?

Respawn added a new audio log feature, allowing players to submit audio dropout issues directly, which should help improve future fixes.

Were there changes to Assault and Skirmisher classes?

Yes, Assault class lost its shield-crack scan, and Skirmisher class removed charged knockdowns, replacing them with tactical recharge upon knockdowns.

Why is the community upset about Controller legends this season?

Respawn didn’t buff Controller legends, who are currently among the least-picked legends in the game, leaving fans disappointed.

What buffs did Pathfinder receive in Season 25?

Pathfinder received Zipline Zen as base kit (50% damage reduction on ziplines), variable grapple cooldown (10-30 sec), and perks allowing two grapples or two ziplines at once.