The latest update for Apex Legends, known as the Shockwave update, introduces several exciting changes and features as part of Season 22.
New Features
- New Map: E-District
A new map, E-District, is introduced, set in a post-cyberpunk environment. It features 17 Points of Interest (POIs), including Humbert Labs and The Lotus, providing players with diverse tactical opportunities (Beebom). - Revival and Battle Sense The update includes a new Revival feature that allows downed players to respawn near their teammates if they are performing well. Battle Sense now provides visible enemy health bars during combat, which can be toggled off in settings (Beebom) (Electronic Arts Inc.).
- Akimbo Weapons The P2020 and Mozambique pistols now support Akimbo mode, allowing players to dual-wield these weapons without requiring a special hop-up (Electronic Arts Inc.).
Gameplay and Balance Changes
- Aim Assist Nerf: Aim assist has been reduced by approximately 25% to balance gameplay between controller and mouse & keyboard players (Electronic Arts Inc.) (Apex Legends Wiki).
- Loot Bin Refresh: Loot bins are refreshed when Ring 2 closes, with some converting into Gold or Mythic bins, offering high-tier loot (Apex Legends Wiki).
- Legend Class Updates: Recon legends gain threat vision when aiming down sights, and various class abilities and perks have been rebalanced (Apex Legends Wiki).
Legend and Weapon Adjustments
- Legend Adjustments: Various legends like Loba, Pathfinder, and Wraith have seen changes to their abilities’ cooldowns and effects (Electronic Arts Inc.).
- Weapon Changes: The R-99 SMG has been added to care packages with improved stats, and the Mozambique and P2020 can now be dual-wielded (Apex Legends Wiki).
Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements
Numerous bug fixes and improvements have been made to enhance gameplay stability and user experience. These include fixes to map issues, game mode stability, and UI improvements (Electronic Arts Inc.) (Apex Legends Wiki).
For more details, you can check the full patch notes on Beebom and EA’s official site.
