Apex Legends enters the second split of its Overclocked season with a fresh set of balance changes. You can expect a range of buffs and nerfs that adjust how several Legends and weapons perform, shaping the pace and strategy of each match.
This mid-season update from EA focuses on refining competitive balance and responding to recent gameplay trends. As you review the patch notes, you will see targeted adjustments designed to fine-tune abilities, shift the meta, and keep matches consistent across all modes.
Apex Legends patch notes today
Overclocked Split 2 goes live on June 23 as the mid-season update for Season 29. You will see direct balance changes to several Legends, with Ballistic, Pathfinder, and Seer receiving buffs, while Axle, Mad Maggie, Valkyrie, and Conduit take nerfs aimed at tuning their impact.
Ballistic Updates
Ballistic returns stronger in multiple areas:
- Passive: You now respawn with your Sling weapon in every mode.
- Tactical:
- Overheat affects one weapon only.
- Damage increased 15 → 50.
- Debuff duration extended 12s → 15s.
- Charges increased 1 → 2.
- Faster homing activation and no buildup from weapon swaps.
- Cannot stack overheat on the same target.
- Ultimate: Activating it grants you and nearby teammates a sprint-only speed boost.
Ballistic’s upgrade tree also shifts:
| Upgrade Tier | Change |
|---|---|
| Level 2 – Extra Bullet | Adds another Tactical charge |
| Level 2 – Trap Mode | Tactical can be placed for 15s and deals 35 damage on trigger |
| Level 3 – Quiet Time | Replaces overheat with silence and slow on hit |
| Level 3 – Killing Time | Extends Ultimate by 15s |
Pathfinder Improvements
Pathfinder gains mobility and utility boosts that reward aggressive play.
- Passive: You pull in your legs on horizontal ziplines, making you harder to hit.
- Tactical: Two charges with a flat 20-second cooldown.
- Ultimate: Faster zipline projectile speed and cooldown reduced 3:00 → 2:00.
- Level 2 Upgrade – Field Research: Grants all Recon class perks instead of only Survey Beacon access.
These changes increase tempo and give you more frequent repositioning options in fights.
Apex Legends Overclocked mid-season patch notes
You will notice targeted weapon tuning and Hop-Up changes that adjust pacing and close-range fights. The Hemlok Breach AR loses magazine capacity across all tiers, reducing sustained burst pressure.
| Weapon / Hop-Up | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Hemlok Breach AR | Mag size reduced: White 21→20, Blue 24→22, Purple/Gold 27→25 |
| EVA-8 | Slightly faster handling |
| Mozambique | Slightly faster handling |
The EVA-8 and Mozambique feel more responsive when swapping or aiming, giving you quicker follow-up shots in tight engagements.
Attachment updates shift shotgun and energy weapon value. The new Executioner Hop-Up works on the Peacekeeper and Mastiff. When you secure a knock, you regenerate 50 shields over 10 seconds. You unlock it for 375 points.
Dual Shell no longer appears on the Mastiff, and Disruptor Rounds leave the Peacekeeper. Graffiti Mod moves off the Longbow DMR, Wingman, and Mozambique and now appears on the Flatline and Volt. You can also unlock the Turbocharger on the Nemesis for 600 points, increasing its late-game potential.
Map rotations also change for Split 2.
- Public Matches: Storm Point, World’s Edge, Kings Canyon
- Ranked: Storm Point, World’s Edge, E-District
Mixtape (June 23 – Aug. 4)
- TDM: Skull Town, Thunderdome, Fragment, Zeus Station
- Control: Caustic, Production Yard, Thunderdome, Barometer
- Gun Run: Monument, Wattson Pylon, Skull Town, Thunderdome
Wildcard (Weekly Rotation)
- June 23–30: Broken Moon
- June 30–July 7: Olympus
- July 7–14: Kings Canyon
Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2 launch timing
You can jump into Season 29 Split 2 starting on June 23, 2026. The Overclocked mid-season patch goes live that day across all platforms.
Expect the update to roll out alongside the new Ranked split and gameplay adjustments tied to the current season. If you plan to push rank or test balance changes, make sure your game client is updated once the patch becomes available in your region.
