Apex Legends’ newest patch brought more than just the usual tweaks and bug fixes – it also introduced some extremely weird hidden changes, and Players are just now starting to notice. While most fans were busy checking out weapon balances or map rotations, two Recon legends quietly got hit with some very strange visual effects, and the response? Confusion. Eye strain. And actual headaches.
Let’s break down what’s going on with these bizarre updates.
🧊 Bloodhound’s Scan Now Blinds You in Blue
Bloodhound mains, you’re not imagining it. When you use your tactical scan now, instead of the usual subtle visual effect, your entire screen becomes drenched in a deep blue tint. The change is jarring, disorienting, and frankly—makes it harder to track what’s happening in front of you.
It’s not just a slight hue shift. This blue overlay makes enemy outlines, pings, and even terrain harder to see during those crucial post-scan moments. And the worst part? There’s no option to disable it.
This isn’t just a visual annoyance—it’s actively affecting gameplay for players who rely on Bloodhound’s scan to push fights and secure kills.
💚 Valkyrie’s Ultimate Turns the Skies into a Green Nightmare
Bloodhound’s not alone in the color confusion. Valkyrie’s Skyward Dive ultimate now adds a heavy green filter to your screen while soaring through the air.
Yes,green.
Players are reporting that the new tint is so intense it makes spotting enemies from above painful—not figuratively, but literally. There are complaints of eye strain, disorientation, and even headaches after prolonged use of Valk’s ultimate.
Both of these changes seem to have quietly slipped into the game with no patch note mention, and most players didn’t even notice… until they picked these legends for challenges or weekly missions.
🔍 Why Are These Visual Tints Even Here?
That’s the big mystery. Respawn hasn’t officially acknowledged these changes, and with how poorly they’ve been received, players are hoping they’re unintentional. But even if they are planned visual tweaks, the feedback is overwhelmingly clear: they need to go or at least have a toggle option in settings.
Imagine getting punished with a visual nerf for playing lower-picked legends. Not a great look.
🚨 Bonus: Control Mode Has a Major Bug Again
If that wasn’t enough, Control mode is also suffering from a re-emerged glitch. Players are reporting that weapon Evolution is once again blocking abilities and healing, something Respawn patched years ago.
And just like the recon legend bugs, this one’s been flying under the radar — probably because so few players actively grind Control. If Respawn’s unaware, they are now. Fix it, please.
🌕 One Thing Fixed: Broken Moon and Encore Return
On the plus side, Respawn did push a small update today to fix the bugged tree textures on Broken Moon. The map was temporarily pulled from rotation alongside Encore because, well, the trees looked like glitched spaghetti. But now both maps are back and functioning as expected.
So while we’re still waiting for visual bug fixes on Bloodhound and Valkyrie, at least we’re getting our maps back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s wrong with Bloodhound’s scan in Apex Legends?
Bloodhound’s scan now triggers a bright blue screen tint that can make it harder to see enemies, pings, and terrain. Players are reporting visual discomfort and are hoping for a fix.
Why does Valkyrie’s ult turn the screen green?
Valkyrie’s Skyward Dive currently applies a green tint overlay while flying. The color shift is intense and has caused eye strain and visibility issues for many players.
Are these visual changes intentional?
Respawn hasn’t confirmed whether the color filters are intentional. Many players hope they’re just bugs or visual experiments that will be reverted soon.
What bug is happening in Control mode?
In Control, weapon evolution is once again interfering with abilities and healing, a bug that was originally patched years ago. It has returned and is frustrating players trying to play that mode.
Is Broken Moon back in the map rotation?
Yes! Broken Moon and Encore were briefly removed due to glitched tree textures, but Respawn has now fixed the issue and both maps are back in rotation.
