The latest update for “Apex Legends,” titled “Upheaval,” introduces significant changes and new content to the game. Here are the key highlights:
New Legend: Alter
Alter is the newest Legend to join the Apex Games. She is characterized by her interdimensional abilities and a chaotic personality, often drawn to worlds on the brink of destruction. Her abilities include:
- Passive: Gift from the Rift – Allows Alter to remotely interact with nearby death boxes to claim a single item, though she cannot take shield cores.
- Tactical: Void Passage – Fires a void blast that creates a dimensional gateway through surfaces, allowing instant travel from one side to the other.
- Ultimate: Void Nexus – Deploys a Void Nexus that allies can interact with to open a phase tunnel back to the Nexus, providing strategic mobility even when downed (Electronic Arts Inc.) (Electronic Arts Inc.) (PlayStation.Blog).
Map Update: Broken Moon
The “Upheaval” update significantly changes the Broken Moon map, introducing new Points of Interest (POIs) and modifying the map’s layout to create a more dynamic combat environment. Key changes include:
- Quarantine Zone – Replaces the Promenade, now filled with debris and biological materials, creating a faster-paced, close-quarters combat zone.
- Breaker Wharf – Moved to a new location, offering varied gameplay with an industrial theme.
- Space Port, Cliff Side, Solar Pods, and Underpass – New and redesigned POIs aimed at increasing action and strategic options across the map (Electronic Arts Inc.) (PlayStation.Blog).
Gameplay Changes and Balance Updates
Several Legends received balance changes to improve gameplay:
- Ash – Can now fire her Arc Snare with her off-hand, increasing her combat options.
- Ballistic – Upgraded smart bullet damage and new Sling-Shot upgrade.
- Bloodhound – Adjustments to Beast of the Hunt cooldown and ultimate duration extension mechanics.
- Catalyst – Reduced cooldowns and new abilities like Ferro-Door to rebuild and reinforce doors.
- Conduit and Caustic – Various balance tweaks to refine their gameplay effectiveness (Electronic Arts Inc.).
Solos Takeover
The popular Solos mode returns, allowing players to compete without teammates. This mode features pre-kitted weapons, new mechanics, and Second Chance auto-heal, providing a unique and intense solo experience (Electronic Arts Inc.) (PlayStation.Blog).
Customizable Apex Artifacts
The update also introduces customizable Apex Artifacts, allowing players to personalize their gameplay with unique items and aesthetics (Electronic Arts Inc.).
The “Upheaval” update for “Apex Legends” brings a fresh and chaotic twist to the game, offering new strategies, character dynamics, and a reimagined map that promises to keep players engaged and entertained.
