Summary
- The April 16 update for Apex Legends fixes Lifeline's D.O.C. Drone and an issue with players losing weapon charge when using Ballistic.
- Season 24 has already made changes to classes, Legends, and weapons for better balance.
- Apex Legends Season 25 is expected to be released at the beginning of May.
Respawn Entertainment has released a new patch for Apex Legends that fixes a couple of frustrating issues impacting players. This new Apex Legends update does not introduce new content, but it should help keep battle royale games fair for those who play Lifeline and Ballistic.
While Apex Legends is over six years old, Respawn has looked to keep balancing the game in various ways in Season 24. So far, this season has reworked the Assault and Skirmisher classes, adding new perks for Apex Legends players. In addition, many alterations to other Legends and weapons have been made. These changes have helped keep the game fresh for the player base and created more exciting battle royale matches. However, some unintended bugs have slipped through the cracks, requiring the developer to take action.
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These issues were addressed in an April 16 update and pertained to Lifeline and Ballistic. Specifically, the developer fixed a bug that caused Lifeline’s D.O.C. Drone to malfunction, with some players experiencing an “indefinite cooldown.” This is good news for Lifeline players, as her Tactical is a significant part of her kit and functions as an important part of her Support role.
Besides the D.O.C. Drone fix, Respawn resolved an issue when using a charged Sentinel or Rampage as Ballistic in Apex Legends. According to Respawn, this patch fixes an issue that caused players to lose a charge on these two guns when leveling up their Evo Shield while playing the Legend. Like with Lifeline, this bug was doubtlessly annoying for players, as the Sentinel and Rampage can be considerably more powerful in their charged states.
It is worth noting that these bug fixes follow a previous Apex Legends update for April that made more substantial balance changes. Going beyond bug fixes, that patch buffed Legends like Mirage and Conduit. In addition, it improved the effectiveness of SMGs and the Hemlock while nerfing the P2020 and L-Star.
Time will tell what Respawn has in store for the battle royale game in the remainder of 2025. Season 25 of Apex Legends is less than a month away, meaning the developer might begin teasing new content for the game soon. It is worth pointing out that a new Legend has not been added since Alter in Season 21, so it will be interesting to see if one gets added in the next season. In addition, the Fight Force Event is ongoing, which added new cosmetics, including a Prestige skin for Mirage. Hopefully, whatever comes next for the game will keep the player base engaged.
Apex Legends April 16 Update - Patch Notes
We just pushed a couple of fixes to @PlayApex to address the following issues:
- Lifeline's tactical drone not working or being put on an indefinite cooldown under certain circumstances
- Losing charge on a Sentinel or Rampage after leveling up your Evo when playing as Ballistic
Apex Legends
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 74%
- Released
- February 4, 2019
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Respawn Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Source on console/PC, Unreal Engine 4 on mobile
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, Switch & Xbox One
WHERE TO PLAY
Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play* Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.
Master an ever-growing roster of diverse legends, deep tactical squad play, and bold new innovations that go beyond the Battle Royale experience—all within a rugged world where anything goes. Welcome to the next evolution of Hero Shooter.
This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.
- Cross Save
- Cross Progression lets you share your game progress across PC, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Genre(s)
- Battle Royale, First-Person Shooter
- Platform(s)
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android, Switch
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
