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Apex Legends

Apex Legends: Latest Update - 05/06/2026

May 6, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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PATCH AT A GLANCE

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✅FIXED:

AffectedPC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch 2
Main focusGameplay changes and fixes
  • We resolved an issue where players were able to exploit Axle's movement, resulting in an indefinite slide
  • ⚠️INVESTIGATING:
  • We are temporarily disabling voice comms for players on Xbox systems to investigate their contribution to a game crash. Xbox players will not be able to hear or speak to other players, regardless of platform.
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · STEAM

What officially changed

✅FIXED:

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We resolved an issue where players were able to exploit Axle's movement, resulting in an indefinite slide

⚠️INVESTIGATING:

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We are temporarily disabling voice comms for players on Xbox systems to investigate their contribution to a game crash. Xbox players will not be able to hear or speak to other players, regardless of platform.

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We are also investigating a recent issue resulting in FPS drops, likely tied to specific CPUs.

We will provide updates as they become available to us!

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