Summary
- Respawn released a May 29 update for Apex Legends to fix bugs and improve the player experience.
- The update addressed issues with Reactive G7 Scout skins, Sparrow's Ultimate hitbox, and Bloodhound's Tactical indicator.
- There were also fixes for crashes in Arenas, Ranked ladder UI problems, Switch-specific flickering issues, and Thunderdome problems.
Respawn Entertainment has rolled out a new update for Apex Legends, addressing some frustrating bugs players have encountered in the battle royale. Season 25 of Apex Legends started on May 6, bringing lots of new content to the game. While this new May 29 update is minor in comparison, it should improve the experience for some players.
With Apex Legends being over six years old, Respawn has faced the challenge of keeping the game relevant. To add some more excitement to the experience, the developer introduced the new Legend Sparrow in Season 25, adding another Recon Class character. In addition, Arenas has returned, bringing back the older mode. Returning as an LTM, the mode features some significant changes, such as players only being able to use a weapon once per match. Unfortunately, Apex Legends has faced some significant bugs since the latest season launched. However, the developer is working to squash many of these through updates.
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The most recent of these updates came on May 29 and included various fixes. Among the changes, the update addressed an issue with reactive G7 Scout skins. In addition, the developer adjusted the hitbox for Sparrow’s Ultimate in Apex Legends. While Respawn did not go into detail, players had previously complained about the size of the Stinger Bolt, as they believed it allowed enemies to use it too easily as cover. Besides Sparrow, the developer fixed an issue with Bloodhound's Tactical indicator.
Some of the other notable things in the patch notes included fixes for crashes related to Arenas in Apex Legends. This should hopefully make the LTM more stable for players while it remains in the game. The season’s new Ranked ladder also received some attention, with Respawn resolving problems with the UI and crashes. Furthermore, a Switch-specific flickering issue in the lobby and Thunderdome was addressed, and some changes were made to class perk descriptions.
These are not the only notable bug fixes Respawn has had to make in Season 25. Following its launch, a Revenant exploit in Apex Legends was discovered, allowing the character to become invincible while using his Ultimate, Forged Shadows. As a result, the Legend had to be temporarily removed from the game. While the developer has resolved the issue and reintroduced Revenant, other problems have continued to be reported by players.
Fortunately, Respawn looks committed to squashing bugs as quickly as possible. As this May 29 update evidences, patches will continue to be issued in the weeks ahead. Hopefully, they will help players enjoy Apex Legends' Season 25 content.
Apex Legends May 29 Update - Patch Notes
Hey legends, a new @PlayApex update just dropped with key fixes for:
- Reactive G7 Scout skins
- Ranked ladder crashes and UI
- Class Perk descriptions
- VFX flickering in lobby and Thunderdome on Switch
- Sparrow’s Ultimate hitbox
- Bloodhound Tactical indicator
- Arenas crashes
Make sure to update the game!
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
