Respawn has released a new Apex Legends update 3.02 for PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official Apex 3.02 patch notes, the latest update fixes several gameplay bugs including Octane’s Stim Surge auto-trigger, Maggie’s Drill not attaching to Newcastle’s shield, Stim Surge FOV issues, and MRVN texture overlap. Today’s Apex Legends version 3.02 also includes general stability fixes and UI improvements.
Apex 3.02 Patch Notes – January 29, 2026
Bug Fixes
Fixes
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Octane’s Stim Surge no longer auto-activates during interactions.
Adjustments
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Crypto’s Ultimate charge gain reduced from 10 to 5 to prevent consistent EMP chaining.
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Crypto is unable to gain Ultimate charge from Power Coupling for 5 seconds after using EMP.
Gameplay Fixes
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Resolved an issue where Octane’s Stim Surge auto-triggered when performing actions that required the left hand.
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Fixed Mad Maggie’s Riot Drill failing to attach to Newcastle’s tactical Mobile Shield.
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Corrected a bug causing Stim Surge to ignore player FOV settings.
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Repaired overlapping texture issues appearing on MRVN screens.
Security Fixes
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Addressed a server-side authentication token validation exploit that allowed targeted session disruptions.
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Eliminated disconnects caused by the exploit and prevented further impact.
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Implemented a permanent resolution within six hours of identification.
System Stability & Integrity
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Enhanced validation and monitoring systems to support uninterrupted gameplay and maintain competitive integrity.
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Confirmed no passwords or personal information were accessed at any time.
Collaboration & Reporting
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Utilized external reporting to accelerate diagnosis and resolution of the vulnerability.
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Continued reinforcement of responsible disclosure practices to strengthen overall security.
Previously, Apex Legends update 2.87 added Arenas: Duels, a limited-time 1v1 mode focused on raw gunplay with no abilities until July 15. Unfortunately, since the last Apex patch 2.67, players are still experiencing a number of issues with the game. Today’s Apex patch 3.02 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Apex Legends update 3.02 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
