Apex Legends update 1.000.124 fixes settings reset issues on PS5 and Switch, resolves Axle targeting and naming bugs, prevents Crypto drone teleport exploits, restores Xbox voice chat, and corrects Gibraltar shield protection during healing interactions. Today’s Apex patch 1.000.124 also resolves crashes, FPS drops and stability related issues.
Apex Legends May 13 Update Summary
- Xbox voice communications restored with ongoing edge case investigation.
- Fixed multiple PS5 and Switch settings reset issues after relaunching the game.
- Resolved Axle ability bugs, including incorrect targeting and missing ability names.
- Addressed server crashes, UI problems, and XP reward issues.
- Fixed Crypto drone teleport exploit and Gibraltar shield interaction issues.
Apex Legends version 1.000.124 Patch Notes for PS5 – May 13, 2026
Stability and Performance
- Xbox voice communications have been reenabled while additional edge cases continue to be investigated.
- Fixed multiple server crash issues and added stability improvements.
- Opening 50 Wishlist upgraded packs no longer causes an error or crash.
Gameplay Fixes
- Respawning a teammate from their deathbox now correctly grants XP rewards.
- Crypto can no longer teleport to his drone under specific conditions.
- Players healing inside Gibraltar’s Tactical are now properly protected from Gibraltar’s Ultimate.
Legends
- Removed purple visual dots appearing on Ballistic in the splash screen.
- Axle’s Tactical and Ultimate now display the correct ability names.
- Axle’s Ultimate no longer locks onto friendly Mirage decoys.
UI and Settings
- Enemy health bars are now hidden during matches when disabled in settings.
- On PS5, performance mode settings now remain saved after restarting the game.
- On PS5 and Switch, graphics and brightness settings now properly save after relaunching.
Store and Battle Pass
- Xbox players can now purchase the Ultimate+ Battle Pass after updating their Xbox system software.
Known Issues
- We are continuing to investigate FPS drops and stuttering/hitching on specific hardware
Previously, Apex Legends update 3.09 (Season 29) added Axle as a high-mobility Legend, introduces Deathbox Respawn for quicker team recovery, and implements Chain Healing to streamline combat sustain. Today’s Apex patch 1.000.124 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Apex update 1.000.124 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
