Apex Legends seasonal updates and news

Discover the latest updates in the world of Apex Legends, including new Seasons, events and more.

Season 26: Showdown

When the world breaks, titans tear through the turmoil. 

Outplay the world in Apex Legends: Showdown. The new season launches with Legend buffs, Ranked changes, a re-energized RE-45, and a new permanent mode: Wildcard.

What's new in Apex Legends: Showdown?

New mode: Wildcard

Wildcard has faster gameplay, streamlined upgrades, explosive loot drops and last-minute comebacks. Stack your squad with up to 3 of the same Legend in a remixed Kings Canyon filled with gravity cannons, ziplines and towers.

Air quality warning

Caustic's gas traps now deal more damage and feature enhanced visuals, turning choke points into literal choke points. Bangalore’s smoke gets an offensive boost – it breaches doors, and can be upgraded with an EMP charge that shocks enemies and zaps traps.

The grind, refined

Ranked play gets an upgrade. Squads are assigned a POI drop zone, removing the Jumpmaster role to create more balanced, competitive openings. Loot and beacon placement have been updated to create a more even playing field across all drop zones.

Power spike incoming

Amps add new game-changing passives to help you survive your next showdown – bonus movement, better heals, more shields, and more. Find them in mid-to-late game loot bins. 
 
Hop-Ups are now built into weapons, unlocking through gameplay and upgrading your loadout as you fight.

RE-charged, RE-loaded, RE-45

The fully automatic RE-45 pistol has got a high-energy upgrade, courtesy of Ballistic’s private arsenal. This re-energized RE-45 is precision engineered to deliver three-round energy bursts so you can blast through Kings Canyon like a lightning strike.

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Showdown Battle Pass Split 1

Showdown Battle Pass Split 1

Suit up and shape your experience with the three tiers of Battle Pass:

Ramp up the rivalry in the Showdown Premium Battle Pass Split 1. Earn rewards, including:

  • Legendary Skins for Mirage and Alter
  • Legendary Alternator Weapon Skin
  • 10 Exotic Shards
  • Reactive L-STAR skin at Tier 60

Step up and show off with the Showdown Battle Pass Split 1 Ultimate. Includes everything in the Premium Battle Pass, plus Instant Rewards, including:

  • 1200 Crafting Metals
  • 8 Apex Packs† including a Legendary Pack

Gear up for glory with the Showdown Battle Pass Split 1 Ultimate+. Get all Ultimate Battle Pass Content, Ultimate+ Skin variants for Mirage and Alter, plus Instant Rewards including:

  • 1200 Crafting Metals
  • 8 Apex Packs† including a Legendary Pack
  • 10 extra Battle Pass Levels
  • All Legends playable during Battle Pass Split 1 for Ultimate+ owners

Purchase the Premium Battle Pass Split 1 in-game with 950 Apex Coins.

Battle Pass content requires the Showdown Battle Pass Split 1 (sold separately) and gameplay to unlock.

†Not available in all territories.

Customize and conquer

Unlock this season's battle pass for 950 Apex Coins or fully tailor the look of your favorite Legends with weapon and character skins, camos, banners, badges and more, all available to purchase with Apex Coins via Apex Legends' in-game store.

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Exclusive Content

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Join the Apex Games ready for battle with the PlayStation® Plus Play Pack. This collection of content will trick out specific weapons and Legends in special gear.

This pack includes:

  • 2 character skins (Conduit & Newcastle)
  • 2 weapon skins (R-301 & Mastiff)
  • 2 banners (Conduit & Newcastle)

Requires Apex Legends on applicable platform (available separately) and all game updates. Other conditions and restrictions apply. See ea.com/legal for details.