https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/Latest Apex Legends patch notes from official sources, auto-tagged.enhttps://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-10-09-an-update-from-the-anti-cheat-team-10-09-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067934613Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700We’ve deployed fixes for multiple high-profile weapon exploits in Apex Legends this week. You may have seen the videos circulating in community spaces earlier this week. These fixes address an exploit that allowed an entire magazine to be fired in a single shot, alongside… — Auto-classified lines: 2 fix. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067934613https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-10-09-apex-legends-latest-update-10-09-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067934200Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700📋TESTING: We have activated a matchmaking test that increases maximum queue times for Plat+ players on all platforms, in all regions. The queue time increase scales with Rank tier, and Masters players could expect a maximum extension of approximately 30 seconds. This test is in… — Auto-classified lines: 1 adjust. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067934200https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-10-08-an-update-from-the-anti-cheat-team-10-08-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067930690Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700Since the transition to EA Javelin Anticheat, we’ve continued to monitor, identify, and disrupt cheating across Apex Legends. The move to Javelin gives our Anti-Cheat team greater visibility into threats and more flexibility to respond as new cheats emerge. We wanted to share an… — Auto-classified lines: 1 adjust. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067930690https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-10-06-apex-legends-latest-update-10-6-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656397146Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700TESTING: Following early data showing promising impacts to queue times and tighter match skill-widths, we will be expanding this test to Wildcard matchmaking as well. This text expansion will be live at 10am PT, on October 16th and will impact players on all platforms in… — Auto-classified lines: 2 fix. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656397146https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-10-02-apex-legends-latest-update-10-02-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656387628Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700Resolved an issue impacting Steam users that resulted in settings being reset after every relaunch of the game. This was largely impacting players with unique folder structures and Apex installation locations, most commonly seen in APAC. ADJUSTED: Fast Draw Wild Card Reload Time… — Auto-classified lines: 1 buff, 1 nerf, 1 adjust, 1 fix. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656387628https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-10-01-apex-legends-latest-update-10-01-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656384678Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700Hello! We just pushed an update for the following: ✅ FIXED: Unreliable tac and ult usage near large moving structures 🛠️ ADJUSTED: Passive: Sliding lateral control nerfed by 50% (making it harder to maintain slide momentum while tightly cornering) Tactical: Sliding lateral… — Auto-classified lines: 7 nerf, 4 adjust, 1 removed, 1 fix. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656384678https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-10-01-an-update-from-the-anti-cheat-team-10-01-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656382884Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700Our Anti-Cheat team recently identified an exploit being used to disrupt matches by intentionally crashing game servers. After thoroughly investigating the suspected perpetrator, we have delivered a permanent account ban, and implemented a fix to the exploit. The player would… — Auto-classified lines: 5 fix. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656382884https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-09-29-apex-legends-latest-update-09-29-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498235077Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700As we work to transition all PC players from Easy Anticheat to EA Javelin Anticheat, if you are encountering issues matchmaking into a round (including "Party Not Ready" error messages), we recommend switching your launcher to Steam for a smoother game experience. We are… Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498235077https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-09-28-apex-legends-latest-update-9-28-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498232361Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700REMINDER: Last week, in response to player feedback, we brought back the Core Wildcard mode alongside Apex KO. As a reminder, you should expect slightly longer queue times for either mode, with the higher skilled lobbies being most impacted. The highest successful queue times… Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498232361https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-09-24-apex-legends-latest-update-09-24-2026-2-00pm-pthttps://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498222669Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700⚠️INVESTIGATING: We are aware of an issue on PS5 systems that results in errors in non-English voice lines. We're actively working on it and hope to have more information soon. Update @ 9/25/2026, 9 AM PT: ✅This issue is now fixed. If you were affected by this, please restart… — Auto-classified lines: 1 buff, 1 adjust, 1 fix. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498222669https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-09-24-apex-legends-latest-updates-09-24-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498222239Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700In response to community feedback, we're making a couple of adjustments to the Street Fighter 6 collab Wildcard event. 🛠️ ADJUSTED: Blocking with drain Fighter Gauge more quickly. Dev note: Some feedback suggested that the Block mechanic felt overtuned and made shooting feel… — Auto-classified lines: 2 adjust, 1 removed. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498222239https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-09-23-apex-legends-latest-update-09-23-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498219773Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700Fixed a crash that could occur when using Fighter Abilities in specific circumstances in Firing Range. Fixed a visual issue where the Legend spotlight pass daily challenges would appear to be at 100% and not roll over to the next available challenge. Fixed an issue where Fighter… — Auto-classified lines: 4 fix. Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498219773https://patchmeter.com/game/apex/#p-2026-09-22-apex-legends-latest-update-09-22-2026https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844115010505080Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700💡REMINDER: For players experiencing issues with the new Street Fighter 6 Wildcard event, please ensure that you have updated Apex Legends today. You will be able to load into matches without updating, but your overall experience may be hindered - fully closing Apex and… Official notes: https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844115010505080