Respawn just dropped one of the most exciting updates we’ve seen this season in Apex Legends, and it’s packed with surprises. From 23 free Apex Packs, to the first official teaser for the next legend, a slick new store refresh, and even some spicy balance fixes—there’s a lot to break down. So let’s get into everything new in this update and how you can make the most of it.
🟢 23 Free Packs Are Up for Grabs
Yes, you read that right. Thanks to the community smashing Tier 3 of the weekly community challenge, everyone now has access to 20 free Apex Packs—and there’s more.
To claim your rewards, you’ll need to complete a few challenges. Some are super easy, like:
- Gifting the free tracker set in the store to a friend (literally takes 2 seconds).
- Dealing 404 damage in any mode (blink and you’ll do it).
- Playing five matches of EPG Extreme (or just load in and leave if you’re sneaky).
But it gets tougher:
- Thanking squadmates in four matches can be awkward unless you bait pings and say thanks quickly.
- The hardest? As a Skirmisher, scan a care package and collect a red weapon twice. It must be a red-tier weapon—not gold. Your best bet? Pick a fast legend like Pathfinder or Wraith, and use tridents on maps like Storm Point to reach packages fast.
Once complete, you’ll unlock all 23 packs. And if you open 10 or more, you also score a Spark Bonus Pack, which drops a retro item from the Lost Treasures event. Free content win? Absolutely.
🟡 The First Teaser for the Next Legend Is Live
While hunting down care packages, you might hear… a meow? No, it’s not an audio bug or a troll teammate—it’s thefirst teaser for the next legend: Arteimus.
These glowing-eyed cats now spawn across every map in random locations, meowing loudly so you can track them. If you find one and shoot it (yes, really), it takes damage, disappears, and drops a tiny glowing blue particle.
The community’s connected this teaser to a tweet from Respawn: “Tracking Subject: Arteimus”—clearly naming the next legend and confirming the cat connection. Oh, and if you’ve got a sharp memory, Respawn already teased this in the Season 24 trailer (Koreik wore a cat helmet), and even on the backs of respawn tokens. Sneaky, Respawn. Real sneaky.
🔵 New Skins & Store Refresh: One of the Best Yet?
Even for the most critical skin skeptics, this update delivers. The new Fluorescent Frenzy Sale brings two absolute bangers:
- A glowing Conduit skin
- A beautifully animated Watson skin that changes the entire background in the selection screen—something we’ve rarely seen.
These skins even come with animated elements (think goggles, masks, subtle effects), and they’re being sold alongside returning classics like:
- Wraith’s classic event skin
- Octane, Bangalore, and Valk skins
- A revamped Blue Bomber skin with special animations
The standout? Definitely the Watson skin, though some in the community are tired of her being reduced to “the Nessie girl.” Still, love them or not, Nessies are big business—and Respawn’s clearly not done with them.
🔺 Performance Fixes, Server Upgrades & Bonus XP
Let’s talk backend: Respawn confirmed they’ve migrated Apex’s servers to AWS Game Tech (same backend as Fortnite), which has reportedly reduced match performance issues. While they didn’t share hard numbers, they did release a graph showing a drop in server issues across regions.
Alongside this, Respawn:
- Temporarily boosted XP gains (though that ends soon).
- Pushed bug fixes for Lifeline’s tactical, Sentinel charge loss, and Ballistic crashes.
- Re-enabled King’s Canyon, which had been temporarily removed.
These may be small patches, but they’re appreciated. It’s also a big deal that Apex is now running on stronger servers. Could this be the start of smoother seasons?
🔮 What’s Next?
We’re not done yet. Rumors suggest we’ll get a full Arteimus reveal on a banner in the E-District next Tuesday when the next update hits. Teasers are only heating up—and you’ll want to be paying close attention in the days ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Latest Apex Legends Update
How do I get the 23 free Apex Packs?
You can earn them by completing the community challenges. These include gifting the free tracker set, dealing 404 damage, playing five EPG Extreme matches, thanking squadmates in four matches, and as a Skirmisher, scanning care packages and looting red weapons twice.
What is the Spark Bonus Pack?
If you open 10 or more of the free Apex Packs, you’ll receive a Spark Bonus Pack which contains a random item from the old Lost Treasures event.
What’s the deal with the meowing cat in-game?
The cat is a teaser for the next legend, Arteimus. It appears randomly on maps and can be tracked by its meows. Shooting it makes it disappear and drop a glowing blue particle.
Has Respawn confirmed Arteimus as the next legend?
Yes, Respawn confirmed the next legend is named Arteimus through a Twitter post tied to the in-game cat teaser.
What server changes were made in Apex Legends?
Respawn migrated Apex servers to AWS Game Tech for better performance and flexibility across regions. They also shared data showing a drop in performance-related match issues.
