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Recent Changes
PatchCodexRecent Changes
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See the latest Apex Legends patch notes and recent changes, including Legend and ability balance, weapon and loot updates, map changes, Ranked adjustments, and gameplay fixes.
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The short version
The Blood Pact event introduces a fog-covered Wildcard variant on Kings Canyon, where squads pledge to Beasts or Demons and complete round challenges to earn faction-specific Wild Cards. These upgrades significantly change mobility, healing, shields, reloads, and ability charge rates during matches.
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Adds a Wildcard mode built around Beasts and Demons factions, round-based damage or knock challenges, and earnable faction-specific Wild Cards.
Why it matters
Faction pledges and round challenges give squads new objectives and powers to pursue during the match.
Beasts can gain temporary critical hits on reload, faster reloads and shield-cell use, plus faster movement and Double Jump while weapons are stowed. Demons can gain full shield recovery from shield cells, Epic Level shields, and faster Tactical and Ultimate charge rates.
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Why it matters
These Wild Cards directly affect damage, survivability, mobility, recovery speed, and access to Legend abilities in Wildcard matches.
Wildcard uses Kings Canyon with fog that can descend randomly, reducing sightlines and concealing squad movement. Rev Shell Grenades are available to help locate enemies in the fog.
Why it matters
Limited visibility changes scouting and engagement ranges, while Rev Shell Grenades provide a way to seek out opponents concealed by the fog.