Apex Legends Receives Significant Update with Hero Balance Adjustments
Respawn Entertainment has officially rolled out a new update for the popular battle royale shooter, Apex Legends, which was released on July 17. This latest update introduces a variety of balance tweaks aimed at improving gameplay dynamics and enhancing the overall player experience. Additionally, it addresses several technical issues that have been affecting performance, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable gaming session for everyone.
The update, designated as version 2.90, is now available for console users and comes as a relatively lightweight download. While it does not add any new content, players can expect a more refined gameplay experience thanks to these important adjustments.
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What’s New in Apex Legends: Full Patch and Balance Changes Overview
The latest news from the world of Apex Legends!
Ashe
Her official role is now “Confrontation,” which perfectly highlights her aggressive playstyle. However, there is a nuance: the maximum range of her ultimate ability has been reduced from 100 to 75 meters. This decision will force players to act more thoughtfully and closely coordinate attacks.
The most interesting thing is the complete rework of the old “Charged Strike” upgrade. In its place, a new ability “Marked for Death” has appeared. Now you can track enemies on the map, adding depth and tactical excitement to the game.
Portal changes
The time during which defeated allies can use the portal has been increased by +1 second, which gives an additional chance to save themselves. Moreover, the warning before activating the portal has now been reduced from 3.5 to 2.5 seconds, which makes retreating and maneuvering much more dynamic.
Revenant
New hero status – “Assaulter”. This makes him even more dangerous in close combat. His tactical ability has received an upgrade:
- Min. speed increased from 700 → 800
- Max. speed from 1150 → 1400
Now he moves like a real hunter, capable of quickly changing positions.
Ballistic
His ult no longer speeds up allies – the bonus remains only for Ballistic himself. In addition, the basic tactical charge has been reduced from 2 to 1, which forces you to think through each use of the skill.
Advantage
For her ult, the laser duration after the shot has been reduced by 5 seconds, which makes the attack less predictable. But the shield with the ultimate ability is now stronger by +35 units, increasing her survivability in intense skirmishes.
In addition, the developers released a technical patch that fixed a number of bugs, improved descriptions of game elements and made balance changes to the Arena: Duels mode. All this is aimed at making the gameplay even smoother, more dynamic and exciting.
