The latest Apex Legends Update 2.82 has officially dropped, and it brings a host of exciting changes, including a brand-new Fight Force Event, EPG Extreme LTM, and more bug fixes. Players can also participate in new challenges to unlock Mirage’s “Apex Adonis” Prestige Skin, while the game continues to tweak some legendary adjustments. Here’s everything you need to know about the update:

Key Highlights of Apex 2.82 Update

  • New LTM: EPG Extreme – A third-person mode where players battle with only EPG-1 Grenade Launchers and Power Swords. Respawns and revives are quicker, and the mode features 6 squads of 3 players with auto health regeneration.
  • Unlock Mirage’s Prestige Skin – Complete all Fight Force rewards and earn the “Apex Adonis” Mirage Prestige Skin.
  • Creator Commissioner: Kaminari Qpi – Participate in her challenges to unlock the Legendary “Tombstick” Mastiff Skin and Twitch Banner Frame.
  • Support-a-Streamer Campaign – Gift subs on Twitch to unlock Rampart’s “Cool Vibes” skin and the “Suited Up” Nessie charm.
  • Straight Shot Revival Quads LTM – Returns on April 29 and will feature 4-player squads, faster rings, and loot upgrades.

Event Duration

  • Fight Force Event: April 15–29, 2025
  • Support-a-Streamer Campaign: April 22–May 6, 2025

EPG Extreme LTM (April 15–29, 2025)

  • Third-Person Shooter Mode
  • Players drop with EPG-1 Grenade Launcher, Power Sword, and Purple Armor
  • No loot; players must fight using only their starting loadout
  • Revive and Respawn faster, retain full loadout on respawn
  • Auto health regeneration and drop armor core on death
  • 6 squads of 3 (18 players total)

Straight Shot Revival Quads (April 29–May 5, 2025)

  • 4-player squads, 8 teams (32 players total)
  • Smaller, faster rings with pre-determined landing zones
  • Loot System: Weapons start at white kitted, upgrading to purple or gold after bin resets
  • Standard revivals, deactivate in final ring

Creator Commissioner: Kaminari Qpi

  • Complete her challenges to earn:
    • Legendary “Tombstick” Mastiff Skin
    • Apex Packs (based on week 1 participation)
    • Twitch Banner Frame via Twitch Drops
  • Free Creator-themed tracker set available in Featured store.

Fight Force Event Items

  • 24 Limited-time Cosmetics including Legendary Skins for Mad Maggie, Gibraltar, and others
  • Available through Apex Coins, Crafting Metals, or Fight Force Apex Packs
  • Unlocking all rewards grants Mirage’s “Apex Adonis” Prestige Skin

Twitch Support-a-Streamer (April 22–May 6)

  • Watch participating streamers to earn:
    • “Cool Vibes” Rampart Skin
    • “Suited Up” Gun Charm

Weapon/Legend Adjustments

Legend Adjustments

  • Ash: Increased ultimate travel time (max: 2.5s, min: 0.5s)
  • Mirage: Increased decoys from 5 → 6
  • Conduit: Tactical health regen per tick increased from 3 → 4
  • Seer: Reduced tactical hit delay (1.4s → 0.8s) and duration (1.0s → 0.9s)

Weapon Adjustments

  • Hemlok: Increased headshot damage by +2 and magazine sizes by +3 for base, white, and blue mags
  • SMGs: All SMG headshot damage increased by +1
  • P2020: Damage decreased from 25 → 24
  • L-Star: Increased recoil and reduced projectile size
  • Accelerated Weapons System: Ultimate gain from knocks/assists reduced from 30% → 20%

Bug Fixes

  • Lifeline’s tactical drone bug where it wouldn’t work or would go on indefinite cooldown has been resolved
  • Ballistic Bug: Fixed losing charge on Sentinel and Rampage after Evo leveling up

Previously Known Issues

  • High CPU usage while running the game
  • FPS drops with Bloodhound’s Ultimate (Xbox only)
  • Founder’s badge shows as locked but can still be equipped
  • Mythic ordnance skin inconsistent with Fuse’s passive
  • Weapon mastery and trackers showing different values

For more updates and the latest patch notes, don’t forget to check out our website: ALegends.gg.

Sources:
Ea.com – Apex Legends Patch Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apex Legends Update 2.82

What is the new LTM in Apex Legends 2.82?

The new LTM introduced in this update is EPG Extreme, a Third-Person Mode where players battle with only an EPG-1 Grenade Launcher and a Power Sword. Players drop with pre-determined gear and face off in intense combat with no additional loot on the ground.

How can I unlock Mirage’s new Prestige Skin?

To unlock Mirage’s Apex Adonis’ Prestige Skin, you need to participate in the Fight Force Event and collect all the event rewards. This can be done by completing challenges and earning limited-time cosmetics during the event.

When does the Fight Force Event end?

The Fight Force Event runs from April 15 to April 29, 2025. Make sure to complete the event and unlock all the rewards before it concludes.

What are the Support-a-Streamer rewards?

During the Support-a-Streamer campaign from April 22 to May 6, 2025, you can earn Rampart’s ‘Cool Vibes’ Skin and a Suited Up’ Gun Charm by gifting subs to participating streamers. Check Twitch for the list of eligible streamers.

What are the changes to the Apex Legends weapons?

In Apex 2.82, several weapons have received adjustments: the Hemlok gets increased headshot damage, SMGs see a headshot damage increase, and the P2020 damage has been slightly decreased. The L-Star recoil pattern has also been altered, and the Accelerated Weapons System now gives 20% ultimate charge from knocks/assists, down from 30%.

What bugs were fixed in the latest patch?

The Lifeline drone bug, where the tactical drone wouldn’t work or went on indefinite cooldown, has been fixed. There is also a fix for Ballistic’s Evo issue where the Sentinel and Rampage would lose charge after leveling up.