Apex Legends™: Amped Patch Notes
Get ready for the launch of Season 27: Amped with major updates including changes to Olympus, Valkyrie’s return to the skies, and buffs for Rampart and Horizon. The meta shifts toward close-range combat, featuring the new Double Tap Alternator Hop-Up and Gold Laser Sight for pistols and SMGs. Tridents also receive exciting improvements. Gather your squad and prepare for action!
Season Highlights
- Olympus map reworks bring a fresh experience.
- Valkyrie returns with enhanced aerial gameplay.
- Rampart and Horizon get balance adjustments for better performance.
- New Hop-Up: Double Tap Alternator, favoring close-quarters fighting.
- Gold Laser Sight added for pistols and SMGs, increasing accuracy.
- Tridents receive gameplay updates to improve vehicle handling.
Anti-Cheat Improvements
As part of ongoing efforts to maintain fair play, a new detection model launched in early October to identify potential third-party bots. Within two weeks, over 1,000 bot accounts were banned. Most bans occurred on Windows PC (71%) and Nintendo Switch (21%).
"Detected bot infection rates spiked after the rollout as expected—meaning the new tech is successfully identifying bots—then tapered off as we banned these accounts."
For a detailed breakdown of all seasonal changes, refer to the full patch notes and the highlights blog released last week.
Summary: Season 27: Amped introduces map changes, character buffs, new weapon attachments, and improved anti-cheat measures to enhance gameplay and fairness in Apex Legends.