Apex Legends Patchnotes
Season 30 (Marked) ends November 3 — here is a running digest of Apex Legends patchnotes, what changed this season, and what the Cipher update brings next.
Battle RoyaleFreeSeason 30 → CipherPatch notes
Season 30 Marked — the big changes
Live since August; ends Nov 3.
- Bloodhound rework — new Allfather's Cloak ultimate lets teammates cloak; passive now shows red clue trails.
- Energy ammo removed — energy weapons recharge with heat-style mechanics instead of ammo.
- Loot overhaul — high-tier loot spawn rates cut for a slower power curve.
- Balance passes on Loba, Rampart, Valkyrie, Axle and Seer.
October patch digest
- Blood Pact event (Oct 13 – Nov 3) — Beasts vs Demons Wildcard LTM on haunted Kings Canyon.
- Anti-cheat fixes for mag-dump and Sentinel/C.A.R. rapid-fire exploits.
- Ranked entry-cost exploit patched Oct 26; matchmaking tests for tighter Plat+ lobbies.
- Apex Legends Season 30 patch notes searches also point here — the full notes above cover the whole season.
Next season: Cipher
Announced October 29.
- Crypto gets a new firmware upgrade — tagging Surveillance Drone and rewired EMP.
- Akimbo Wingman dual-wielding, new Stronghold mid-match objectives, Hemlok returns.
- Lifeline and Revenant buffs; Loba and Axle nerfs; District returns to night.
Battle pass notes
The apex legends free battle pass question, answered.
Every split has a Free track (60 levels, costs nothing) plus Premium (950 Apex Coins), Ultimate and Ultimate+ paid tiers. The pass resets per split — two per season. Grind free tiers through dailies/weeklies before deciding to upgrade.
FAQ
When does Season 30 end?
November 3 — Cipher launches right after with Crypto's rework and Akimbo Wingman.
Are Apex Legends patch notes the same every platform?
Yes — patches deploy simultaneously on PC and console with rare hotfix gaps.
Is the Apex battle pass free?
The Free track is free; Premium costs 950 coins and paid tiers go higher.