Respawn Entertainment has just released a balance patch for Apex Legends, the first of many in its plans for incremental balance changes to keep the game fresh and enjoyable for all. The most significant changes will be to some of the game’s most powerful weapons, but improvements and tweaks are being made across the board.
Apex Legends Balance Patch Notes
WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS LIVE ON ALL PLATFORMS
Wingman
Rate of fire reduced from 3.1 -> 2.6 shots per second.
Skullpiercer Headshot damage multiplier reduced from 2.5 -> 2.25
Increased base hip fire spread and decreased the rate at which hip fire spread decays (shrinks back down).
Peacekeeper
Shotgun Bolt rechamber rate has been reduced for the Peacekeeper only.
Level 1 mitigation 10% -> 7.5%
Level 2 mitigation 20% -> 13%
Level 3 mitigation 25% -> 16%
Wingman and Peacekeeper availability has been reduced in all zone tiers.
Increased availability of energy weapons & ammo in all zone tiers.
In terms of weapon balance, Respawn Entertainment has decided to nerf two of the games most effective weapons, Wingman and Peacekeeper. Wingman is seeing reduced rate of fire, greater hip fire spread, and lower headshot damage with Skullpiercer. Peacekeeper gets some nerfs too, and both weapons are now rarer to find in all zone tiers. Energy weapons and ammunition, however, are now easier to find. Other changes include:
ADDITIONAL PATCH NOTES
Fixed some script errors that we identified were occasionally causing disconnects during matches.
Caustic occasionally causing disconnects while throwing is Ultimate.
Pathfinder occasionally causing disconnects when activating a Survey Beacon.
Players occasionally causing disconnects when removing an attachment.
Gibraltar occasionally causing disconnects when pulling up his Gun Shield.
Players occasionally causing disconnects when entering Spectate Mode.
Apart from the balance tweaks and improvements, Respawn made no hints or announcements at all regarding new content, weapons, or heroes, but that doesn’t worry players at all. The player-base, including your fellow Legends here at Player.One, can feel that new content is either in the works or already on the way. However, as a special treat, Respawn took the opportunity to discuss their philosophy with Apex Legends going forward. You can see the whole thread and the full patch notes on the Apex Legends subreddit.
