New Mode: Knockout
The latest season of Apex Legends, Shockwave, introduced a thrilling new game mode called Knockout. In this mode, 60 players are divided into 20 squads with the objective of capturing zones and collecting EVO to earn points. Each round, the five squads with the lowest scores will be eliminated. Players have infinite respawns until the final round as long as at least one teammate is alive. After three elimination rounds, the last five squads will engage in an all-out battle to determine the winner.
For those who have not unlocked certain Legends, there is the Amped Knockout Trials accompanying the new game mode. By completing weekly challenges, players can unlock Legends such as Crypto and Wattson permanently. Additionally, players who complete the trials will receive an Epic-tiered badge as a reward.
Space Hunt Event
The Space Hunt Event in Apex Legends’ Shockwave season offers 36 limited-time cosmetics for players to unlock. Each cosmetic item unlocked counts towards bonus rewards as players reach event milestones. These Space Hunt items can be acquired through Space Hunt Event Packs, which contain one event item and two standard items without any duplicates of event items.
Players can earn Bounty Bucks by completing daily event challenges, allowing them to purchase rewards from the Space Hunt Event Reward Shop. The contents of the Reward Shop will rotate midway through the event on September 28.
During the limited time offer from September 17 to October 8, players can find exclusive cosmetics for Legends such as Bangalore, Wraith, Ash, Mirage, Ballistic, and Gibraltar in the Store Tab.
Patch Notes
Weapons And Loot
Gold Weapon Rotations
The Shockwave update introduced a new Gold Weapon Rotation which includes weapons like P2020 Akimbo, Mozambique Akimbo, EVA-8, VK-47 Flatline, and G7 Scout. Players need to be prepared when facing enemies armed with these powerful weapons.
Loot Bin Reset
Loot Bins will now reset during the halfway point of matches. The updated patch notes include tweaks to announce when Loot Bins are being reset and adjustments to the spawn rates of high-value loot to provide a better gameplay experience for players.
Loot Ticks
Improvements have been made to Loot Ticks in order to enhance the quality of loot they provide. White and blue rarity attachments have been removed, and the chances of receiving a gold weapon have been increased.
Weapons
Various changes have been made to weapons for better game balance. For example, the Havoc Rifle no longer requires the Turbocharger as a Hop-up and the R-99 SMG has received adjustments in damage fall-off and recoil.
Legends
Fuse
Changes to Fuse include a cap on the max radius of the scan area and the removal of mortar targeting multiple objects for improved gameplay balance.
Rampart
Rampart’s delay when re-entering a Sheila turret has been reduced to enhance her effectiveness in combat.
Revenant
Various adjustments have been made to Revenant’s Forged Shadows, including changes to shield health and activation time, to improve his gameplay experience.
Valkyrie
Several significant changes have been made to Valkyrie in the new update, transforming her into a Recon Legend and providing buffs to her abilities such as Threat Vision, Jetpack UI improvements, and changes to her missiles’ behavior.
Maps And Modes
Map Rotations For Public And Ranked Games
Players can expect rotations between E-District, Olympus, and King’s Canyon maps for both Public and Ranked games in the new update.
Mixtape Map Rotations
A set schedule for Mixtape map rotations has been introduced, making the gameplay experience more dynamic and engaging for players.
Game Modes
The return of the Duos game mode and the addition of the Knockout mode offer players new and exciting ways to enjoy Apex Legends with their teammates.
Ranked Changes
Improvements have been made to Ranked mode to ensure fair and competitive gameplay for all players. Ranked Rumble has been temporarily removed for reworking and will return in future seasons with enhancements.
Bug Fixes
The developers of Apex Legends have addressed various bugs and issues in the game, ranging from technical problems to gameplay issues with Legends. These fixes aim to provide a smoother and more enjoyable experience for players as they explore the new content in the Shockwave season update.