Apex Legendsseason 26 is right around the corner, and as players have come to expect, there are new features, new weapon and legend meta changes, and more adjustments to the battle royale game. Among them is the inclusion of a brand new permanent game mode, Wildcard, and some surprising additions to the loot pool. Plus,Apex Legendswill have Aura Farming this season and presumably every season from here on.
Overall, it looks like a strongnew season forApex Legends. There’s plenty of new content mixed in with the expected seasonal changes of the game, while ensuring a rather comprehensive look at everything involved from season to season. It remains to be seen how players enjoy it, of course, but there sure is a lot to enjoy.
New Apex Legends Permanent Game Mode: Wildcard
Wildcard is a new permanent addition to theApex Legendslist of game modes, designed to be a faster, more streamlined experience than traditional BR. Its emphasis is more on fun, although it retains its competitive edge. Wildcard also brings with it brand newApex Legendsfeatures, like the ability to stack Legends (i.e., play 3 Lifelines in a single squad).
Bangalore and Caustic Get Buffs
While it remains to be seen how dust settles with theApex Legendscharacter metain season 26, there are two clear winners: Bangalore and Caustic. Each is getting significant buffs. Caustic gets a new ability called Field Research, and his gas will now deal more damage and have feature-enhanced visuals. For Bangalore, her Smoke can now breach doors, and it can be further upgraded with an EMP charge that shocks enemies and destroys traps.
New Loot
It’s not a new season ofApex Legendswithout the weapon meta getting some tweaks. Akimbo P-2020s will be Care Package weapons, the Mozambique is getting some love, LMGs (including the Havoc) are getting some tweaks, and extended supply bins will not have loot assigned to the type of bin. However, the big draw is the new loot inApex Legends' weapon meta: Amps, Locked Hop-Ups, and Elite Weapons.
E-District’s Time in the Sun
E-District now has a new skybox that brightens the map and sharpens visibility, giving it a full daylight makeover. It’s still classic E-district, but more designed for a showdown (befitting the season name) than nighttime chaos.
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