Apex Legends Update 1.000.096 Patch Notes for PS5 & XSX

Apex Legends update 1.000.096 is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Apex 1.000.096 patch notes, the latest update resolves an issue where losing charge on a Sentinel or Rampage after leveling up your Evo when playing as Ballistic. Today’s Apex version 1.000.096 also fixes a bug where Losing charge on a Sentinel or Rampage after leveling up your Evo when playing as Ballistic.

Apex 1.000.096 Patch Notes for PS5 – April 16, 2025

Apex 1.000.096
Apex 1.000.096

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where Lifeline’s tactical drone not working or being put on an indefinite cooldown under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed a bug where Losing charge on a Sentinel or Rampage after leveling up your Evo when playing as Ballistic.
  • Added stability fixes
  • Added gameplay performance improvements.
  • Other minor tweaks.

Event Duration

  • Fight Force Event: April 15–29, 2025

  • Support-a-Streamer Campaign: April 22–May 6, 2025


Limited-Time Mode (LTM): EPG Extreme

April 15–29, 2025

  • Third-person shooter mode.

  • Players drop with:

    • EPG-1 Grenade Launcher

    • Power Sword

    • Purple Armor

    • All Legend Upgrades

  • No loot, inventory, or survival items.

  • Revive & Respawn faster, retain full loadout on respawn.

  • 6 squads of 3 (18 players total).

  • Auto health regeneration and drop armor core on death.


LTM: Straight Shot Revival Quads

April 29–May 5, 2025

  • 4-player squads, 8 teams (32 players total).

  • Smaller, faster rings with pre-determined landing zones.

  • Standard revivals, deactivate in the final ring.

  • Loot System:

    • White kitted weapons at spawn.

    • Arsenals upgrade to purple tier, gold tier after bin reset.

    • Scope preferences preserved through upgrades.


Creator Commissioner: Kaminari Qpi

  • Participate in challenges to earn:

    • Legendary “Tombstick” Mastiff skin

    • Apex Packs (based on week 1 participation)

    • Twitch Banner Frame via Twitch Drops

  • Free Creator-themed tracker set available in Featured store.


Fight Force Event Items

  • 24 limited-time cosmetics including Legendary skins for:

    • Mad Maggie

    • Gibraltar

    • Others

  • Available via Apex Coins, Crafting Metals, or Fight Force Apex Packs.

  • Unlocking all rewards grants:

    • Mirage’s “Apex Adonis” Prestige Skin


Reward Track

  • Earn up to 1,400 points per day.

  • Daily refresh challenges stack with Battle Pass.

  • Final reward includes an exclusive Caustic skin and five event badges.


Twitch Support-a-Streamer (April 22–May 6)

  • Watch participating streamers to earn:

    • “Cool Vibes” Rampart Skin

    • “Suited Up” Gun Charm

  • EA-Twitch account connection required.


Standard Modes Schedule

  • Standard Trios: April 15 – May 5, 2025

  • EPG Extreme: April 15 – April 29, 2025

  • Straight Shot Revival Quads: April 29 – May 5, 2025

Weapon/Legends Adjustments

Legend Adjustments

Ash

  • Ultimate travel time (max): Increased from 1.4s → 2.5s

  • Ultimate travel time (min): Increased from 0.3s → 0.5s

Mirage

  • Ultimate decoys: Increased from 5 → 6

Conduit

  • Tactical health regen per tick: Increased from 3 → 4

Seer

  • Tactical hit delay: Reduced from 1.4s → 0.8s

  • Tactical duration: Reduced from 1.0s → 0.9s


Weapon Adjustments

Hemlok

  • Headshot damage: Increased by +2

  • Magazine sizes: Increased by +3 for base, white, and blue mags

SMGs

  • All SMG headshot damage: Increased by +1

  • Volt hipfire spread: Normalized to match other SMGs

P2020

  • Damage: Decreased from 25 → 24

L-Star

  • Recoil pattern: Increased vertical and horizontal movement

  • Projectile size: Reduced

Accelerated Weapons System

  • Ultimate gain from knocks/assists: Reduced from 30% → 20%

  • Assist ult charge bug: Fixed issue where assists didn’t grant ult charge

Previously, Apex Legends update 2.17 added new features and changes to the game. Recently, Apex version 1.000.081 and Apex version 1.000.082 was also released with minor tweaks. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing a number of issues with the game. Today’s Apex patch 1.000.096 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Apex update 1.000.096 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
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