Early S12 Patch Notes

Hey everyone, it's ya boi, Cheeseman. Here is a glimpse of the patch notes given to the press. This is not the complete patch notes and the info on the map update is on EA_David's thread. The full official patch notes will be posted on this forum (probably by a community manager).

This is a breakdown of 2 articles released to the media/press so you wouldn't have to read them both. Links at the bottom if you want to read all of it.

Not in any particular order:

• Volt placed in the carepackage. Damage increased from 15 to 17 and mag size increased to 28.
• Alternator out of the CP
• Flatline and Longbow will be exclusive in the replicator (that replicator thread jinxed it). Probably the biggest disappointment so far. 
• Kinetic Feeder (Kinetic Loader) Hop-up: Coming for Peacekeeper and Triple Take "This hop-up will slowly reload the magazine while you slide. While its effect is active, it will also vastly increase the choke time on these weapons"
• Hammerpoint rounds are back AND COMPATIBLE WITH THE RE-45. Okay this is insane!
• Shattercap rounds: These also receive power, and automatically switch between rifle and long range modes depending on what you’re shooting at. The way I understood this one is that the shattercap hop-up will gett the TT and PK precision choke treatment. If you ADS, it's a single bullet, then if you hipfire the 30-30 it will be on shotgun mode.
• Caustic getting new nerf, "Gas traps will now continue to be destructible even once they’ve been triggered, allowing players to remove their impact prematurely with a well-placed shot." They hate gas daddy so much! 
• Triple take damage nerf from 23 to 21 per bullet (goodbye 69 damage).
• MAP ROTATION: KC, Olympus and SP. WE vaulted.

CRYPTO REWORK/BUFF

• By holding tactical, Crypto can now toss his drone out to gain info without settling down. If he decides to fly his drone direct, the UI will now give him more data on his own health, team and game status, ensuring you're not sacrificing information while scouting.

Links: https://www.pcgamer.com/apex-legends-says-hello-to-a-bigger-olympus-and-a-better-crypto/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

https://dotesports.com/apex-legends/news/volt-moves-to-care-package-alternator-returns-to-ground-loot-in-apexs-season-12

Season 12 promo

New stuff we learned from this promo

- Rank splits: Olympus then KC

- Collection Event: Warriors

- Unshackled Thematic Event (?)

Storm Point changes

Other stuff:

Apex Legends Mobile is soft launching on android in some countries in South East Asia and South America where the mobile gaming market is strong.