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Apex Legends
Apex Legends: Latest Update 4/8/2026
Apr 8, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
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PATCH AT A GLANCE
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Hi everyone, we just pushed the following changes to the live game:
AffectedPC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch 2
Main focusFIXED · ADJUSTED
- Bot Royale Evolved matches on E-District should now start as intended
- Wildcard event prompts are now appropriately displayed in all languages
- "Energy Efficient" Wild Card has been re-enabled
What officially changed
Hi everyone, we just pushed the following changes to the live game:
FIXED
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Bot Royale Evolved matches on E-District should now start as intended
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Wildcard event prompts are now appropriately displayed in all languages
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"Energy Efficient" Wild Card has been re-enabled
ADJUSTED
The following tactical and ultimate projectiles can no longer be caught by the Vortex Shield:
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Bangelore's tactical
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Bangelore's ultimate
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Catalyst's tactical
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Caustic's ultimate
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Gibby's ultimate
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Sparrow's tactical
Vantage's ultimate is now affected by the Vortex Shield.
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