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Warriors Collection Event patch notes & Apex next-gen updates

This patch is bringing some updates for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners. On March 29, we will be launching the native next-gen versions of Apex Legends. You will be able to play your favorite game in native 4K (PS5 & Xbox Series X) along with the game being outputted in glorious HDR. Additionally, we are planning support for more next-gen features in future updates.

Improvements over back-compat versions:

  • 4K output
          PS5 & Xbox Series X
  • Full 60hz gameplay
          PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
  • HDR
          PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
  • Higher resolution shadow maps
          PS5 & Xbox Series X
  • Greater LOD distances 
          PS5 & Xbox Series X

Coming in future updates:

  • 120hz gameplay
          PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
  • Adaptive triggers
          PS5
  • Haptics
          PS5
  • Visual Improvements
          PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
  • Audio Improvements 
          PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

To ensure you have the latest version starting March 29:



For PS5 Owners who already have Apex Legends installed:

  1. Navigate to the Game Hub for Apex Legends on the PS5 dashboard.
  2. Press the "Options" button next to "Play Game" (represented by "..." inside the Game Hub).
  3. Press "Select Version" and choose the PS5 version to download the updated next-gen version.
  4. Once the download is complete, navigate to the Game Library to delete the PS4 version.

For PS5 Owners who do not currently have Apex Legends installed:

  1. Navigate to the "Your Collection" tab of the Game Library on the PS5 dashboard.
  2. Find Apex Legends in your list of games and select it.
  3. When prompted, choose the PS5 version to download the updated next-gen version.

For Xbox Series X/S Owners:

Apex Legends uses Smart Delivery on Xbox consoles. The best version of the game is automatically delivered to your console, regardless of generation – no extra steps are required from you.


Patch Notes

CONTROL MODE UPDATES:

  • Fixed issue where players would not be able to see or select spawn points on the Spawn Menu after dying while stimmed as Octane.
  • Removed the Turbo Charger from Purple Tier weapons - Players have to get their Ratings up to Gold Tier in order to get it.
  • Several crash fixes to help with mode stability.
  • Fixed a UI bug where Mythic ammo icon appears on non-crate weapons when auto-reloaded.
  • Fix for ammo disappearing from Rampart's mobile Sheila when firing.

G7 SCOUT

  • Double Tap burst fire delay reduced from 0.475 to 0.375.
  • Double Tap recoil improvements.
  • Ammo reserves increased from 120 to 140.

HOP-UPS SPAWN RATE ADJUSTMENTS

  • Increased spawn rate for Hammerpoint Rounds and Kinetic Feeder.
  • Reduced spawn rate for Deadeye's Tempo, Shatter Caps, and Boosted Loader.

BUG FIXES:

  • Fixed frame jitter that could appear while spectating a match.
  • Fixed issue where Precision Choke was disabled by default on Golden TripleTake.
  • Fixed issue where players could leave at the start of a match without being penalized.
  • Fixed hack where players were able to duel-wield weapons.
  • Fixed bug where players would not receive assist credit when damaging Gibraltar's arm shield.
  • Fix for bug when Crypto's animation would glitch after using a finisher while in death protection.
  • Fixed bug where players were unable to perform Ash's skydive emote.
  • Fixed bug where the Leaver Penalty warning would always show two minutes regardless of how many times you've disconnected.
  • Fixed bug where damaging MRVN would count towards upgrading your Evo Shield.
  • Fix for cases where Crypto can throw out multiple drones.
  • Fix for cases where Pathfinder is able to grapple enemies indefinitely.
  • Fix for cases where players are able to reset Wraith's Tactical cooldown by ending her phasing while entering an Ash's Portal.
  • Fix for visual inconsistencies in Bloodhound's Cyber Hunt skin.
  • Arenas: Fix for a bug where music could cut off at the start of a match in Habitat 4.
  • Arenas: Fix for visual bug where Legend abilities would stay onscreen during a match.
  • Various fixes to charging systems in weapons to work more consistently and by design.
  • Fix for cases where players could remove bullet spread when using ziplines.
  • Fix for visual inconsistencies in reactive weapons after activating.
  • Fix for cases where Wattson's Ultimate's shield regen would work through some windows in Command Center.
  • Tropics Map: Fix for cases where players can be launched by Gravity Cannon while below it.
  • Added tracker for "Battle Royale Wins"

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