Apex Legends Season 2, titled “Battle Charge,” introduced several significant updates to enhance gameplay and player experience. Here’s an overview of the key changes:
New Legend: Wattson
- Passive Ability: Spark of Genius: Ultimate Accelerants fully charge Wattson’s Ultimate Ability. Standing near an Interception Pylon boosts Wattson’s tactical recharge rate.
- Tactical Ability: Perimeter Security: Create electrified fences by connecting nodes. Fences damage and slow enemies.
- Ultimate Ability: Interception Pylon: Place an electrified pylon that destroys incoming ordnance and repairs damaged shields (can place up to three pylons at one time). EA
New Weapon: L-STAR EMG
- A new airdrop weapon added to the loot pool, offering unique combat capabilities. EA
Map Updates: Kings Canyon
- Introduction of Leviathans and Flyers, adding dynamic elements to the environment.
- Significant changes to areas like Repulsor, Cascades, Bridges, and River’s End, including new structures such as The Cage and the Nesting Grounds. Apex Legends Wiki
Battle Pass Enhancements
- Addition of new reward types, including Skydive Emotes, Music Packs, and unique Loading Screens.
- Increased number of Legendary skins and Crafting Materials available through the Battle Pass. EA
Ranked Leagues
- Introduction of a new competitive mode, allowing players to test their skills in ranked matches. EA
These updates aimed to enrich the gameplay experience by introducing new characters, weapons, map changes, and competitive features.