Apex Legends Season 24 Patch Notes
As the anticipation builds for Apex Legends Season 24, players can prepare for a series of exciting updates dropping with the new patch. The game is set to undergo numerous changes that promise to enhance gameplay and offer fresh experiences. Notable updates include adjustments to weaponry and modifications to armor, each designed to refine the strategic play within the game.
Players will find new opportunities to explore strategic elements through additions like the Arsenal stations, now scattered across various points of interest on the map. These stations will allow for customized loadouts in terms of weapons and ammunition, encouraging diverse play styles and tactical approaches. These changes, among others, are positioned to invigorate the competitive dynamics of Apex Legends.
Apex Legends Season 24 Update
Changes to the Assault Class
In the newest season, the Assault Class experiences a significant upgrade. Notably, Ash and Ballistic receive enhancements along with added perks. A primary feature is the Battle Surge perk, providing Assault Class Legends and allies a temporary boost in movement speed, quicker reload times, and the ability to highlight enemies when breaking their shields.
Additional modifications include new slots for grenades and an auto-reload perk akin to the Gold Magazines.
Updates to Helmets and Armor
The latest patch introduces substantial modifications to helmets and armor. White, Blue, and Purple Helmets are no longer available, meaning players cannot diminish headshot damage. The Gold Helmet has a revamped ability, now offering a double healing perk. A new addition, the Red Helmet, gives players 125 HP.
Reaching Red Armour now requires the Red Helmet, as all players are restricted to Purple Armour otherwise. This adjustment affects the total health of teams, especially during late-game encounters.
New Updates for Apex Legends Season 24: Enhanced Firepower
Refinements in Weapon Choices
Season 24 of Apex Legends introduces significant changes across all weapon categories, aimed at creating a more exciting and competitive environment for players. The adjustments are not merely surface-level changes; each weapon class has undergone precise modifications to enhance performance and strategy.
Large-scale modifications include increased damage output and updated capabilities for both popular and niche firearms. Notably, the development team has focused heavily on headshot damage, ensuring skillful shots are rewarded more generously.
Updated Assault Rifles now display enhanced power, with the Havoc Rifle entering the Care Package. The damage of its standard shots and beam shots has increased substantially, creating a powerful choice for players adept with energy weapons. These adjustments make rifle engagements more deadly, particularly with headshot precision.
Light Machine Guns (LMGs) have also seen substantial upgrades, with increased damage across the board. Changes such as reduced revved state decay rates boost weapon utility over prolonged engagements, favoring sustained fire tactics. This update strengthens LMGs as indispensable assets during intense firefights.
In the Marksman category, weapons have been fine-tuned to increase their damage rates and projectile impacts, while ensuring headshots deliver crucial advantages in long-range encounters.
The Bocek Compound Bow, now part of the Care Package, features increased damage and headshot capabilities, with modifications that include removing the Deadeye’s Tempo passive and increasing the shattercap damage per pellet.
Weapon Storage Zones
With this update, Apex Legends has introduced new Weapon Storage Zones on the map. These zones allow players to select weapons based on their preferred ammo types, making loadout customization more intuitive. Accompanied by corresponding attachments, this change adds layers of depth to landing strategies and in-game decision-making. By selecting a location based on available weaponry, players can adapt their strategies to complement the new loadout options. The presence of these zones minimizes the randomness usually associated with assembling weapons, affording a more tactical approach to battles.
These strategic alterations sustain the game's dynamic nature, challenging seasoned players while offering new options for those discovering their preferred play style. The trajectory for Apex Legends remains consistent, underscoring its dedication to an immersive, ever-evolving shooter experience.
Apex Legends Season 24 Update: Character Tweaks
Predator's Pursuit: This ability has seen notable changes. The capacity to scan Death Boxes for killer details is no longer present. Players can still view this data on the minimap and main map, showing how recently the event occurred. A new feature allows players to execute a dash in mid-air by pressing the Jump key, adding an element of tactical mobility.
Arc Snare Adjustments: The Arc Snare now anchors at the point where the projectile lands, instead of at the location of the hit player. This tether is slightly more resilient and isn't easily broken by certain abilities that previously disrupted it instantly.
Phase Breach Enhancements: This skill now boasts a longer range of 100 meters, up from approximately 76 meters and is quicker in operation. Placement reliability has been improved, and there's no longer a one-frame delay in the placement preview. Visual cues have been added to illustrate the maximum range when setting up.
Upgrade Modifications: A series of changes have been made to character upgrades:
- Level 2 Changes:
- Murder Machine and One Minute to Live have been removed.
- Greedy Snare has shifted to Level 2.
- Dual Breach is freshly introduced, providing an additional ultimate charge.
- Level 3 Additions:
- Ghost in the Machine offers an extra Dash charge.
Weapon and Ability Updates:
- Sling will now automatically upgrade with levels. It supports carrying Crate Weapons, bestowing infinite ammo when the ultimate is active.
- Whistler tactical ability receives two charges, while its overheat response time extends to 1.2 seconds from the previous 1 second. The Smart Bullet now inflicts 20 ground damage, equating to direct hit damage.
- Tempest Ult provides a squad-wide speed boost.
New Adjustments:
- Level 2 Adjustments:
- Sling Shot is merged into the core kit, eliminating its separate upgrade.
- Killing Time is introduced, extending the ultimate's duration by 15 seconds.
- Level 3 Enhancements:
- Extra Bullets now doubles tactical charges.
- Quiet Time introduces a new feature in which overheat causes enemy silence for six seconds.
Protective Abilities: Both the EMP and Wrecking Ball abilities now break through Gibraltar's Dome of Protection. Additionally, Wrecking Ball can dismantle Newcastle's Mobile Shield. The ultimate ability reverts to starting at 50% charge, reinstating its original readiness.
Other Changes in Apex Season 24 Patch Notes:
- Healing Adjustments: Cells and Syringes now stack up to six per inventory slot and can be used more quickly.
- Revamped Drop Ship View: The view from the drop ship has been enhanced, including POI labels and features visible during descent.
These updates are part of the efforts to enhance gameplay dynamics and provide a more strategic experience.
