All the changes in Apex Legends season 26: details of the patch notes “Versus”

The highly anticipated Season 26 of Apex Legends, titled “Showdown,” is set to launch on August 5 at 8:00 PM Moscow time. In the lead-up to this event, fans have seen a flurry of leaks revealing potential updates and changes. However, the developers have now officially released the patch notes, providing a detailed overview of what players can expect in this exciting new season of Apex Legends. Get ready for fresh content, updates, and thrilling gameplay!

Balance Update

Supplies:

• Peacekeeper can once again be found in normal loot.
• The P2020 dual-wielding pistol returns.

Golden Weapon Rotation:

• Now available: EVA-8, Hemlock, RE-45 Burst, Guardian, and Wingman.

EVO Collectors:

• The amount of EVO given for collecting has been increased from 350 to 425.
• Spawn locations have been reworked – they are now closer to the center of the map and further away from key points of interest.
• Spawn probability has been reduced from 17-20 to 8-9 depending on the map size.

New in the gameplay

Boosters (purple loot category):

• Rare find at the beginning of the match, more often found in locations with a high level of loot (caches, hot zones, supplies).
• After the containers are reset – the chance that the amplifier will drop becomes higher.
• In mythical, legendary, extended containers and containers with weapons, the booster is guaranteed.

5 types of boosters:

Infinite ammo

• Unlimited ammo (for weapons not from supplies).
• Two backpack slots are temporarily blocked.

Bottomless batteries

• Batteries are not spent when used.
• To activate in the inventory, you need at least two batteries.

Super armor

• Increases the shield by +25 units.
• The effect stacks with “Ring Expert”, but the maximum is 125 units.

Abundant Restoration

• The use of the protective cell or syringe begins a gradual full restoration of the corresponding resource.
• Taking damage temporarily interrupts regeneration.

Surge of Power

• Tactical and Ultimate abilities cool down faster.
• Tactics recharge when an enemy is knocked out.

Elite Weapons

• As part of the “Confrontation” event, some regular weapons have been temporarily supplied by other special weapons from Ballistika’s personal collection.
• The most striking is the barrage RE-45:
• Uses energy ammo instead of light ammo.
• Improved mechanics: automatic 3-shot burst after preparation.

Built-in modifications

• Modifications no longer lie on the ground.
• They are pre-installed and locked on the weapon, but are initially inactive.
• They cannot be removed or transferred.

To activate:

• Deal damage (only from weapons).
• Upgrade equipment.
• Collect mod boosters.

Weapons with a full white-blue-purple mod set do not have built-in mods.

Gold weapons and weapons from the supply drops – have active mods right away.

Helmets

• Golden and mythic helmets have been removed from regular loot.

World’s Edge map – Rampart mod update:

• Weapons with a paint job are no longer sold in vending machines.
• Now you can buy fully upgraded weapons of blue or purple tier in the machines.
• The time to unlock weapons has been reduced by 2 seconds.

Loot containers

Advanced supply containers:

• The top compartment now contains support items.
• EVO values and the secret compartment are unchanged.
• Map markers have been removed.
• Before reset: small chance of a special ability booster/accelerator.
• After reset: booster and/or booster guaranteed.

Weapon containers:

• The upper compartment now contains items for the assault.
• EVO and secret compartment – unchanged.
• Map markers – removed.
• Before reset: chance of a mod booster/accelerator.
• After reset: guaranteed if someone in the squad needs it.

Legendary supply containers:

• Loot now contains boosters and mod boosters.

Apex Legends Season 26 Legend Updates

Control Class — New Mechanics

• Zone Overload: Now, while inside the zone, your shields gradually regenerate. But keep in mind — if you take damage, the regeneration is stopped for 6 seconds.
• Ring Locators: When scanning, you can create higher evacuation towers — a great opportunity for a quick retreat or an advantage in positional play.

Bangalore — faster than ever

Passive: «Burst March»

• Running speed is now increased by 5% — a great advantage for maneuverability.

Tactical: «Smoke Cannon»

• Smoke bomb now penetrates doors and destroys them.
• Increased projectile speed: from 2500 to 2900.
• Decreased preparation time: from 0.35 to 0.25 sec.
• Recharge time has become shorter: now 30 sec instead of 35.
• New mechanics: if abilities are activated or projectiles fly near the smoke, it is deactivated for 5 seconds.

Ultimate: “Rolling Thunder”

• Recharge time has been reduced: 210 sec instead of 270.
• Ultimate preparation is now almost instantaneous – 1 second instead of 5!

Blue EVO

• Bonuses to tactical and ult recharge have been removed.
• “Cover Me” has been moved to level 2.
• “Electro Smoke” now charges tactical smoke with electricity: deals 100 damage to enemy ults and disables their tactical abilities.

Purple EVO

• “Hideout” has been removed and merged with “Cover Me”.
• New: “Electro-War Charge” – Electric Ultimates deal +10 damage and destroy enemy placed objects.
• New: “Medal of Honor” – Speeds up the recovery of allies. Activates when you run to a knocked out teammate.

Caustic – a master of toxic control

Nox Gas

• Damage increased: now from 10 to 15, instead of the previous 4-10.
• Gas hits are now aimed – easier to finish off the target.
• When Caustic is in gas, his HP bar is hidden.
• Increased visibility in and out of gas clouds.
• Threat indicators are now displayed for enemies in the cloud.
• For the first time: gas slows enemies and disables mobile abilities.
• The slowdown is now instant, even if the enemy is jumping or sprinting.
• Active gas: projectiles and abilities disable it for 5 seconds.

Passive: “Field Research”

(replaces the old “Nox Visor”)

• Accumulate points by poisoning enemies, scanning locators and looting special containers.
• For every 100 points – 1 upgrade (maximum 2).
• You can open all 4 upgrades at once.

Tactic: “Nox” Trap

• Durability increased: from 150 to 225 units.
• Can be activated earlier.
• The installation time has become shorter by 0.1 sec.
• Trigger radius: from 140 to 260.
• Gas area of effect: from 282 to 300.
• Duration: increased from 11 to 22 sec.
• Now the ring damages traps.
• The trigger delay has increased: from 0.2 to 0.8 sec.
• While inflating, the trap takes damage from bullets and critical hits to the ring and base.

Ultimate: Nox Grenade

• Reload: now 2 minutes instead of 3.
• Throw is now 0.5 sec faster.
• Flight speed: increased from 1300 to 1500.
• Gas duration: from 15 to 20 sec.

Blue EVO

• “Parabolic Force” and “Residual Toxins” have been removed – these are now basic mechanics.
• New: Additional traps — +1 charge, limit of installed traps increased by 2.
• “Inhale” moved to level 2.

Purple EVO

• New: “Gas Fighter” — in a gas cloud, the tactical ability recharges 4 times faster.
• New: “Particle Spray” — the radius of the ult is increased by 50%.

Ammo and Mods

New: Mod Booster

• There’s a new rare item on the battlefield now — the Mod Booster!
• It instantly adds 100 built-in mod points, speeding up your progress in unlocking the coolest upgrades.
• Can be found in weapon containers and legendary supply crates.
• Doesn’t work if you don’t have a weapon that supports built-in mods.
• Important: Doesn’t appear on the Loba Black Market — don’t look for it there!

Built-in Mods

Booster

• You need to accumulate 150 built-in mod points to activate.
• Compatible with weapons: Peacekeeper, L-STAR, and Substitute.
• Hold a weapon in your hands to get a bonus to your special ability when you knock out an enemy.
• Assistance time has been reduced from 10 to 3 seconds — assistance comes almost instantly.
• Knockout ability bonus increased from 20% to 30%.
• Does not appear on weapons with white, blue, and purple mods — only advanced build!

Graffiti mod

• Unlocks for 300 modification points.
• Suitable for: Volt, Spitfire, and EVA-8.
• Significantly improves weapon handling.
• Slightly increases magazine capacity.
• And most importantly — adds paintball ammo! More color, more style, more fun.

Gun Shield Generator

• Requires 250 modification points.
• Works with: Hemlock, R-301, Fury.
• The modification adds additional protection — perfect for aggressive shootouts.

Mode Switch

• Requires 250 points to activate.
• Supported by: Energy Rifle and “Bloodhound”.
• Allows flexible change of fire modes, adapting to the situation.

Skull Breaker

• The rarest modification, requires 400 points!
• Compatible with: “Wingman”, “Longbow”, 30-30.
• Increases damage to the head – ideal for those who shoot accurately and do not forgive mistakes.

Weapon balance update

Light machine guns

RP “Devotion”

• It is now more difficult to shoot from the hip — the spread when firing backwards has been increased.
• Advanced bonuses from high-level barrels and butts have been removed (this was adjusted earlier).
• The magazine has become smaller: from 52 to 48 rounds.

M600 “Spitfire” and RP “Fury”

• Both machine guns have received increased spread when firing from the hip — forget about accuracy at close range without a scope.

Pistols

P2020 (two-handed mode)

• Damage has increased: now 25 units instead of 24.
• Reloading has become faster.
• Improved accuracy when firing without aiming.
• Added the “Kinetic Charge” module — a new feature that will expand the pistol’s potential.

RE-45 “Squall”

• Can now be found on the ground or in energy armories.

RE-45 “Auto”

• On the contrary, it was removed from ground loot. Good luck in your search!

Shotguns

EVA-8 “Auto”

• Damage from each hit increased from 6 to 7.
• But the shooting became slower.
• Purple and gold bolts can now be installed on other shotguns – flexibility rules.

“Mozambique”

• Slightly reduced the spread of the pellets – shooting became more accurate.
• The rate of fire increased in both normal and two-handed modes.
• With white and blue bolts, the rate of fire also increased.

“Peacemaker”

• The magazine capacity has been increased: now 6 rounds.
• The choke has become slower, and the spread is wider.
• Reloading a single bullet also takes longer.
• Most importantly, there is no longer a bonus damage for a headshot – accuracy is still important, but miracles will not happen.

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Map Update: What’s New?

New – Electro Quarter (daytime)

• The map is now sunny: global lighting has been completely updated.
• Lotus has received a new rotation – it will be more interesting!
• More through doors have appeared in stores – it has become easier to maneuver.
• Some buildings and garbage have been removed – it has become easier to navigate.

Map changes

Now in unranked and ranked matches:

• Shattered Moon
• Electro Quarter
• Storm Place

Compendium (available from August 5 to September 15, 2025)

Special maps by modes:

KBN (Classic Easy)

• Thunderdome
• Fragment
• Skulltown

Control

• Lava Siphon
• Barometer
• Industrial Zone

Gun Race

• Skulltown
• Thunderdome
• ZEUS Station

Season 26: game modes

August 5 – September 15, 2025

Modes:

• Tri-player
• Tri-player
• Joker (August 5–18 and September 9–15)

Joker features:

• Second Chance for revival
• You can select the same legends
• Selectable set for self-revival
• Auto-loot collection and simplified inventory management
• EVO spheres for armor boost
• Weapon upgrade as you play
• Quick recovery
• Faster revival
• Additional shield and ult charge

Ranked mode: rework

Drop zones:

• The spawn point is now assigned randomly.
• You can view your zone before the start of the match.
• After choosing a legend, you will be dropped in the designated area, where dangerous zones are marked.
• If an enemy enters the zone, you will receive a warning.

Changes in mechanics:

• Heat shields are disabled in the rating.

Updated point system

Bonuses for kills by rank:

• Killed an enemy 1 rank higher — +15% bonus
• Difference in 2 ranks — +25%
• In rank 3 — +35%
• In rank 4 — as much as +50%!

Cost of participation:

• Bronze: 10 RO (was 0)
• Gold: 38 RO (was 35)
• Platinum: 48 RO (was 45)

What’s new and important in the latest Apex Legends update

Fixes and improvements

• Ballistics no longer fires endlessly if the weapon overheats — everything now works as intended.
• We fixed a bug with the inability to pick up some modifications — now loot is your best friend again.
• Fixed rare crashes when aiming at the moment of receiving damage from the ring.
• The shooting range no longer turns into chaos: now other players on the server will not be able to affect your training process.
• In the Replicator, you can no longer create items “not according to the rules” — only at the place of printing.
• In Kings Canyon, the visual effects of the ring now appear stably, without disappearing or glitching.
• At the Northpad tower in the Storm Place, you can again safely loot sniper equipment.
• Cables finally make a sound when installed in first person — no more guessing whether it worked or not.

Legends

Wattson

• Getting killed through an electrified door will now correctly display the weapon used to kill.
• The Golden Helmet will no longer remove the enhanced healing effect from Charge Healer.
• If one half of the double door is broken, the other half will no longer continue to shock.
• Superwire will no longer grant a charge if you accidentally (or intentionally) hurt yourself.
• Superwire will now correctly charge her Ultimate when damaging enemies.

Bangalore

Her Ultimate rockets will no longer disappear when hitting Newcastle’s Tactical Defense.

Gameplay

• Bots will now behave more realistically and thoughtfully.
• Lifeline’s enemy VFX are now clearly distinct from her ring, eliminating confusion.
• Newcastle can now place her Ultimate directly over Alter portals, allowing for more flexibility in combat.
• The color of the Replicator’s objects and interface has been changed from purple to blue — it’s easier to read in dynamics.
• Vantage no longer shows the shields of dead enemies — only the necessary information remains on the screen.
• Wattson: if the electric barrier is destroyed or disconnected, the doors no longer close by themselves.

Graphics and visual effects

• The visuals for hits on armor and flesh have been updated in the first person view:
• Armor: 10 times less smoke, half as many fragments.
• Flesh: less blood, it disappears faster, and splashes have become more modest.
• A new shader map has been added, thanks to which bright colors and highlights now look more natural.
• Visual effects no longer become blinding in dark places — the exposure is balanced.

Sound

• Now you can hear footsteps on the roof better — less muffling, more control.
• In certain situations, the flight sound has been made quieter to avoid irritation.
• A visual indicator of microphone settings has been added to the lobby for single players – convenient.

What else?

Interesting details have previously leaked online: a new type of items, changes to legends, updated weapon modifications, and even a daytime version of the Quarter! All this and much more has become part of the new season of Apex Legends.