We’re finally getting a brand-new map experience in Apex Legends—or at least, a dramatic transformation of a beloved classic. According to the latest Leaks, Respawn is bringing us back to Olympus, but not the one you remember. This time, we’re headed to Pagos—Vantage’s snowy, ice-covered homeworld, and Olympus is about to get a glacial glow-up.
Let’s dive into what’s coming.
❄️ Olympus Returns, But on a New Planet
This isn’t just a reskin. While the layout of the leaked map appears to borrow from Olympus, the entire setting has shifted to Pagos, the frosty and mountainous home planet of Vantage. Expect a new skybox, new terrain textures, and a whole new mood.
Instead of the high-tech floating city skyline and lush biodomes, we’re looking at a cold, barren wasteland with snow-covered terrain, distant jagged mountain ranges, and a massive moon-shaped planet looming in the sky.
🐾 New Wildlife & Mysterious Creatures Incoming
One of the most exciting additions? Wildlife may be returning to this new iteration of Olympus—but with a twist. Leaks mention a new creature species called Sythorns (or Sithorns). Not much is known yet, but they may be bat-like predators, adding a dangerous dynamic to the battlefield much like the prowlers or spidersfrom Storm Point.
📍 Major POI Changes and Removals
This update doesn’t just bring a new skybox—it reshapes Olympus entirely. Here’s what’s being removed and relocated:
- Removed:
- Orbital Cannon
- Third Grow Tower
- Docks
- Energy Depot
- Relocated:
- Elysium is moving closer to the new Horizon Town Takeover, which itself will replace Orbital Cannon.
With these changes, expect a whole new flow to rotations and landing spots. And speaking of Horizon…
🌀 Horizon Town Takeover: Gravity Goes Wild
The new Olympus will feature a Horizon-themed Town Takeover, and based on the leaks, it will revolve around gravity mechanics. While there won’t be an entire gravity zone across the map, a massive gravity lift structure or area will be central to the takeover—possibly similar in scale to Broken Moon’s lift mechanics.
A brand-new “gravity thruster” map object has also been discovered. It functions like the vertical launchers on Broken Moon, and will be found around the updated Olympus.
🗺️ Minimap Layout Leaked
We even have a leaked minimap layout that shows the repositioning of Elysium and Horizon’s takeover zone, offering a clearer view of how the snowy Olympus is being restructured. The visuals confirm that this isn’t just cosmetic—rotations and choke points are changing, and likely with some vertical gameplay enhancements via the new gravity tech.
❄️ When Can We Expect the New Olympus?
No official release date has been confirmed yet, but based on the state of the files and the level of detail revealed, this Pagos-themed Olympus update could be arriving as early as Season 26—or possibly during the mid-season update if Respawn pulls a surprise drop.
Get ready for a chilling new battlefield that fuses the clean verticality of Olympus with the savage landscape of Vantage’s world. Whether it’s fresh wildlife, gravitational chaos, or the eerie sight of a frosty wasteland, this new Olympus might be the boldest map update Apex has ever done.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the new map completely new?
Not entirely. It’s a rework of Olympus, placed on Pagos (Vantage’s planet) with major visual and layout changes.
What’s different about this version of Olympus?
It has a frosty skybox, wildlife, new POIs, and a massive Horizon town takeover. It also introduces gravity thrusters for vertical mobility.
What creatures are being added?
Leaked files mention a species called Sythorns (or Sithorns)—potentially wild bat-like enemies.
Will this map feature a gravity zone?
Not a full gravity zone, but a large gravity mechanic tied to Horizon’s takeover or a mega lift structure is expected.
When will this map be released?
Possibly in Season 26 or during its mid-season update. Files indicate it’s close to being ready.
