Apex Legends' most awaited event has finally released today and it brings a host of new content as well as Legend and weapon changes. Some of these changes are really what the game needed since the meta is becoming predictable. We won't be running you through all the bug fixes and little changes coming to the game, and just highlight the major changes.
The Old Ways Lore Event
First of all, the lore-based Bloodhound's Trials is a limited-time event, which will run from April 7 to April 21. Next, there's an exclusive event prize track attached to the event that rewards amazing goodies including weapon skins and charms. There's also an event-exclusive store with plenty of good stuff, including legendary Legend and weapon cosmetics.
The event adds a new section to the World's Edge Sniper Ridge where Legends have to fight Prowlers to win high tier loot. However, other Legends will also show up in this new area to claim their rewards. So, you'll have to clear the other squads before claiming the rewards.
Duos Mode
Until now, Apex Legends only had a trios mode, with a duos mode popping in and out as part of limited-time events. However, with the latest update, Duos has been permanently added to the game and you can play the mode on both Kings Canyon and World's Edge. However, the mode will not be available when playing Ranked.
Permanent Map Rotation
Additionally, there is a permanent map rotation coming to the game. This means that after a set period of time, you'll play on either Kings Canyon or World's Edge. Respawn also said that Solos isn't a right fit for Apex Legends as the Legends are designed to work synergestically with other Legends.
Weapon Changes
G7 Scout
- Reduced headshot scale from 2.0 -> 1.75.
- Reduced leg shot scale from 0.9 -> 0.75.
- Slightly reduced projectile speed.
L-Star
- LSTAR will reset its viewkick pattern much more quickly to avoid horizontal recoil feeling like it goes in an unpredictable direction while feathering the trigger.
- Reduced time before overheat 2.4 -> 2.2 (25 shots -> 23 shots)
Kraber
- Increased headshot damage multiplier from 2.05 -> 3.0. Now it should always down a target with a headshot, even if they are a fortified character with a level 3 helmet and a full evo shield.
Sniper Ammo
- Reduced ammo per pickup from 10 -> 8
- Reduced inventory stack size from 20 -> 16
Low Profile
- Limb shots on Low-Profile Legends now deal as much damage as body shots.
Revenant - Buff
After listening to the playerbase, Respawn has buffed the newest Legend, Revenant, and now he seems very viable. Here's how Revenant has been buffed:
Silence
- Increased duration of status effect from 10s -> 20s
- Silence now disables Gibraltar’s Gun Shield.
- Increased the duration of area of effect from 5s -> 10s
- Silence has two charges now
Death Totem
- Characters are now respawned with 50 health (or whatever health they had when they activated it, if lower) instead of one
- Removed Low Profile
Lifeline - Buff
- New secondary passive: Lifeline can access secret compartments with more loot on Blue Bins.
- Blue bins are found randomly replacing ordinary bins. These rare bins will have a secondary compartment that only Lifeline can open.
- The secondary compartment will always contain some mixture of health items, weapon attachments and knockdown shields.
Wraith - Balance Change
- Portals will now disappear after four seconds if both ends are outside the Circle. This change was made to combat players exploiting the Portal to avoid taking damage outside the Ring.
Evo Armor - Balance Change
- Reduced the amount of damage required to evolve.
- Blue Armor damage requirement reduced from 100 -> 75
- Purple Armor damage requirement reduced from 300 -> 150
- Red Armor damage requirement reduced from 500 -> 400
Kings Canyon and Kings Canyon After Dark
- Increase to the total amount of loot items that spawn in the map.
