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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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FOR YOU · SWITCH 2

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📋 OFFICIAL UPDATEWhat the developer documented
PLATFORM IMPACT

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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
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · STEAM

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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