The Prodigy update is here! Season 25 is packed with updates to improve gameplay, introduce new features, and keep the Outlands fresh. Let’s dive into the full patch notes covering everything from anti-cheat improvements to new mechanics, including balance updates, new Legends, and quality of life changes.

ANTI-CHEAT

Respawn has been focusing on iterative improvements in anti-cheat measures across various fronts, including internal cheat detection, automated solutions, and third-party interventions. The results have been promising, especially in Ranked matches, where efforts against teaming have been fruitful. They’ve also ramped up efforts to combat bot activity, which should already be noticeable in your matches. The studio continues to monitor and address bugs, exploits, and prevention measures with updates.

Additionally, Report Action Feedback continues to work well for identifying cheaters—keep submitting in-game reports!

AUDIO IMPROVEMENTS

Respawn is dedicated to improving audio reliability, especially for PC Players. The new diagnostic system will look for audio issues like dropped footsteps and will offer players the option to upload a detailed audio report when issues are detected. This data is completely anonymous and helps Respawn diagnose and fix audio-related issues.

MATCHMAKING

Season 25 focuses on improving matchmaking quality in Ranked by refining region population management and leveraging skill values. The goal is to reduce queue times for high-skilled players while maintaining balanced matches.

Key Changes:

  • Initial Rank Placement now depends on a player’s skill value rather than the RP they earned at the end of the previous season.
  • High-Skilled Lobbies: Players in Platinum, Diamond, and Masters (including Predator) will experience longer queue times while Respawn finds closer skill matches.
  • Population Management will auto-merge players from regions with smaller player pools, improving matchmaking quality.

Arenas (LTM)

  • Classic Arenas: Back at the start of the season for a 3v3 deathmatch, where you prepare a loadout, face off against youropponents, and battle through intense rounds.
  • New in May: On May 20th, expect a refreshed Arenas with new mechanics focused on combat, firepower, and strategy. Say goodbye to Supply Bins and try new loadout combinations. A 1v1 variant called Arenas: Duels will also arrive later in the season.

DEATH BY DESIGN (Limited-Time Event)

From May 6 to June 24, 2025, players can unlock exclusive skins through the Death By Design event. Completing challenges will unlock Death By Design packs, which contain rare cosmetics, including Pathfinder’s “Belva Bruisers” and a Legendary G7 Scout skin called Crested Vanguard.

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STORE UPDATES

  • Exotic Shop: Offering fans another chance to grab iconic Reactive weapons from previous seasons. Reactive skins from Seasons 11-21 will be available for exotic shards.
  • Legend Locker: Expanding to include Legend and Weapon skins from past seasons up through Upheaval, with the ability to check if a skin is featured in a live offer.

LEGEND SELECT ANIMATIONS

A new “Animations” tab has been added in the Legend Menu. You can now equip select animations with any of the Legend’s skins. Customize your Legend’s entrance and flex their style even more.

PATCH NOTES: BALANCE UPDATES

Care Package Rotation

  • Bocek Compound Bow and Havoc return to the floor
  • Triple Take enters the Care Package

Gold Weapon Rotation

  • Bocek Compound Bow, Hemlok, Longbow, Mastiff, Wingman

Game Updates

  • Arsenals: Adjustments made to ammo respawn times and loot drop mechanics for better early-game consistency.

LEGENDS UPDATES

Sparrow

  • Passive: Double Jump – Jump while airborne to get a second jump.
  • Tactical: Tracker Dart – Shoots a dart that reveals enemies in line of sight.
  • Ultimate: Stinger Bolt – Shoots an arrow that shocks enemies in its area of effect.
  • Upgrades: Level 2 & Level 3 upgrades focus on additional traps, speed boosts, and life siphon.

Pathfinder

  • Grappling Hook: Cooldown is now variable based on distance.
  • Zipline Gun: Integrated Zipline Zen upgrade with 50% damage mitigation.

WEAPON UPDATES

HAVOC Rifle:

  • Damage decreased from 21 to 19
  • Increased hipfire spread
  • Recoil increased

Bocek Compound Bow:

  • Max charge damage decreased to 55 (was 75)
  • Explosive arrows added, can deal 40 damage on hit (Headshot 64).

Triple Take:

  • Damage per bullet increased to 23 (was 22)
  • Added Gun Shield Generator for additional defense.

MAPS

Pubs & Ranked:

  • Olympus, Storm Point, World’s Edge return

Mixtape (May 6-June 23, 2025):

  • Control, Gun Run, TDM modes, with updated map rotations

MODES

Bot Royale: Introducing difficulty selectors for players to customize their experience against Apex bots in different skill levels.

Ranked:

  • Starting Rank Placement is based on hidden skill values from previous seasons.
  • Ranked Ladders: Compete on a skill-based leaderboard for bonus rewards.

QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

  • Legend Locker improvements: New sorting options for skins and other cosmetics.
  • Sprint Improvements: Reduced visual clutter from Lifeline’s D.O.C. trail and Legend animations for smoother gameplay.

For full details on all the updates and to stay updated on everything Apex, visit ALegends.gg.

Source: EA Prodigy Patch Notes

Frequently Asked Questions about Apex Legends Season 25 Prodigy

What is the new matchmaking system in Season 25?

Matchmaking has been updated to match players based on skill value, not just RP. New players will be placed based on performance in Apex so far.

When will Arenas be available in Season 25?

Arenas returns at the start of the season and will have a refresh with new mechanics on May 20th, including a 1v1 variant called ‘Arenas: Duels.’

What is the Death By Design event?

The Death By Design event runs from May 6 to June 24, offering exclusive skins and rewards as you progress through Launch challenges.

What are the new ranked rewards in Season 25?

Ranked rewards include **charms** and **banner frames** based on your rank, with exclusive cosmetics tied to your performance.

What new updates are being added for Legends like Sparrow?

Sparrow comes with abilities like **Double Jump**, **Tracker Dart**, and **Stinger Bolt**. His upgrades include additional traps and a health siphon ability.

Will we see changes to weapons in Season 25?

Yes, weapon updates include changes to the **Bocek Compound Bow**, **Havoc Rifle**, **Triple Take**, and more, introducing new mechanics and balancing tweaks.