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Apex Legends Season 13 Patch Notes: Release Date, Map Changes, and More

May 10, 2022 - Season 13 Patch NotesOn May 9, EA unveiled the full patch notes for the Season 13 update. Ranging from numerous bug fixes to several buffs and nerfs, the update is full of changes.

Check out all the notable changes alongside the patch notes below!

The launch of Apex Legends Season 13 is right around the corner much to the excitement of players. The latest season of content includes the arrival of Newcastle in addition to a reworked Ranked mode. Alongside the arrival of a brand-new Legend, the Storm Point map will undergo changes.

A brand-new season acts as the perfect opportunity for Respawn Entertainment to make changes to the battle royale, ensuring some kind of balance is maintained as players drop into the action.

As expected, the launch of Season 13 will include a wealth of new content. Shortly before the season begins, the Apex Legends Season 13 patch notes will appear, detailing all of the changes made. With that said, find all there is to know about the Apex Legends Season 13 patch notes in this article.

Apex Legends Season 13 Start Date

Current estimates suggest Season 13 will begin on May 10 meaning the patch notes won't be far away. The update will roll out at 6PM BST.

Apex Legends Season 13 Patch Notes

After plenty of waiting, the full patch notes for the Apex Legends Season 13 update have arrived. Alongside the arrival of Newcastle, Respawn shares information on numerous balancing changes and bug fixes. Check out all of the changes below.

  • Read More: Apex Legends Season 13: Gameplay Trailer, Release Date Confirmed, Newcastle Legend, and More

Apex Legends Storm Point Map Changes

Following the Saviors trailer, the defeated sea monster will feature as part of the map. Known as the "Downed Beast," players can climb inside its corpse and on top of it for a solid vantage point. In addition, the trailers confirm the arrival of IMC Armories and Specter AI, enabling players to earn plenty of loot with ease.

Apex Legends Season 13 Map Rotation

There are a total of three maps in rotation for casual players while Ranked will contain two. Here's a list of the maps available to play in Season 13:

  • World's Edge
  • Olympus
  • Storm Point

Storm Point is the map for the first Ranked split while we expect World's Edge to feature in the second split.

Apex Legends Ranked Reloaded

Players were growing tired of the current Apex Legends Ranked structure but it appears the developers are listening to their feedback. Based on a cryptic teaser, changes to Ranked are arriving in Season 13.

"Rise and fall through the Ranks together in a reworked Ranked system that rewards teamwork and skill."

Once we hear more intel on the Ranked rework, we will update this article.

Apex Legends Season 13 Update Bug Fixes

Thanks to the full patch notes unveiled by EA, the Season 13 update contains a wealth of bug fixes that will improve the game for all players. Here's a full list of changes:

  • Fix for players inside of Bangalore smoke unintentionally getting aim assist on targets outside of smoke.
  • Fixed bug where Valk could no longer use Jumptowers if she has been previously shot down during her Ultimate.
  • Fix for Volt animation for cases where the weapon and reticle have a jittery animation when the player is crouched.
  • Fix for cases where weapons and attachments can be dropped/switched during Charge Tower interaction leading to animation glitch.
  • Fix for Charge Rifle Legendary skin “Curse of the Amazon” where the upper part of the weapon blocked camera view when aiming down sites.
  • Fixed bug for cases when the user accesses the replicator and pulls up their inventory before the UI for the replicator shows up, they can drop their weapon and is stuck in a crouched position.
  • Canyonlands: Fix for cases when players could get blocked when trying to activate Valk’s Ultimate.
  • Fixed a bug where Season Trackers were no longer showing what season stats they are tracking.
  • Fixed bug where the Sentinel could charge instantly when vaulting.
  • Xbox One: Fix for cases where players sometimes had to skip the Legend Select phase due to being stuck on the "waiting for players" screen.
  • Fixed issue when Knocking a player on an enemy team and then dying before getting the kill, can lead to the kill being rewarded to another team instead
  • ARENAS - Fixed issue where Boosted Loader was missing on Wingman.
  • Fixed issue where Finishers are not counted as damage towards Challenges.
  • Fixed bug where Purple Evo shields glow through closed care packages, loot pins, and Lifeline Care Packages.
  • Fix for cases where players could get killed by a death box if coming in contact with it on an airship.
  • Fixed bug for an issue with Players getting killed when throwing a caustic barrel up against an opening door.

CRYPTO

  • Fix for cases when Crypto's heirloom (sword) appears stuck in the middle of his body while his drone is deployed.
  • Fixed issue when inspecting his Heirloom with the "Deadly Byte" skin equipped, can show missing arm texture.
  • Fix for cases when players could recall their Drone instantly after activating their Ultimate.
  • Fixed bug for when Crypto is using his legendary skin, and while being revived by a Mirage, he turns invisible except for his sunglasses which remain visible during the revive.

FUSE

  • Fixed bug where using Fuse’s Tactical in water caused the audio to get overwhelmingly loud.
  • Fix for bug where players can extend Motherlode's range if used on flyers, Crypto's drone, loot drones, and Loba's Bracelet.

HORIZON

  • Fix for cases when Horizon’s Ultimate disappears if the player opens a door next to it.

MIRAGE

  • Fix for bug where the shield regeneration from Wattson's ultimate would reveal Mirage's location when he is invisible while reviving.
  • Fixed bug for when Mirage’s decoys would sprint faster when the player is armed with an item than when they are unarmed.

PATHFINDER

  • Fix for an issue where grappling grounded Loot Rollers can cause the player to get flung at high velocity.

That's all we know about the Apex Legends Season 13 patch notes. Once they appear, we will update the article with the latest information from Respawn Entertainment. For more Apex Legends, check out our page for all the latest news, leaks, and guides.

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