You saw Storm Point return to Apex Legends with the launch of Season 28 Split 2, only for Respawn Entertainment to pull it from rotation less than two weeks later. The removal followed player reports of technical problems that disrupted matches, prompting the studio to take the map offline while it works on a fix.
Split 2 also reset the Ranked ladder and delivered a mid-season update that strengthened Legends like Wraith, Gibraltar, and Wattson. The update rotated Olympus and Storm Point back into the map pool alongside World’s Edge, replacing Broken Moon and E-District, but stability issues quickly overshadowed the planned refresh.
Respawn Pulls Storm Point From Public and Ranked Playlists
You can no longer queue into Storm Point in either Public matches or Ranked. Respawn removed the map from rotation on April 3 after players reported repeated crashes tied specifically to Storm Point sessions.
The studio confirmed that the removal will remain in place until it identifies and deploys a permanent fix. Respawn has not shared a return window, so you should not expect a confirmed reappearance date during the current season.
To stabilize matchmaking, the developers adjusted the rotation immediately.
Current rotation changes:
- Storm Point – Temporarily disabled
- E-District (Day) – Added back into rotation
- Olympus – Remains active
With this adjustment, you now see a lineup that closely mirrors the earlier split, aside from Olympus. While Storm Point and E-District both support large-scale engagements, their layouts push you into different combat rhythms. Storm Point favors expansive terrain and long rotations, while E-District emphasizes tighter urban zones and more frequent close-quarters fights.
Community reaction has split along predictable lines. Some players welcome the decision because it prioritizes match stability over map variety. Others express frustration that the rotation feels too similar to the previous split, especially after Storm Point returned not long ago.
You may also notice discussion around map selection. A portion of the player base questioned why Kings Canyon did not replace Storm Point instead. Respawn has not publicly explained that choice, but the current solution focuses on minimizing disruption while engineers address the crash trigger.
While you wait for Storm Point’s return, in-game events continue to move forward. The Aftershock Event recently launched and updates Wildcard mode with new mechanics. You now gain access to a Vortex Shield in that mode, which lets you catch incoming bullets and redirect them at opponents. If you played Titanfall 2, you will recognize the defensive concept immediately.
The event also introduces limited-time cosmetics, including the Apex Inferno Prestige Skin for Fuse. These additions give you optional goals outside standard Ranked progression while the technical team works behind the scenes.
Apex Legends, first released on February 4, 2019, remains a free-to-play battle royale developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. You can play across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with cross-progression supported across platforms. Despite fluctuations in peak popularity, the game continues to rank among the most-played titles on major storefronts.
Respawn has already outlined broader seasonal plans through its public roadmap. That larger schedule suggests ongoing balance updates, events, and playlist adjustments independent of Storm Point’s status.
For now, if you queue into Pubs or Ranked, you will not land on Storm Point. You will rotate through the adjusted pool until Respawn confirms that the crash issue has been resolved and the map is stable enough to return.
