Respawn has released a new Apex update 2.85 for PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official Apex 2.85 patch notes, the latest update fixes key issues including a crash after Ranked placements, a broken Hemlok hop-up, and a title screen error. Today’s Apex version 2.85 also resolves cosmetic bugs like greyed-out Prestige Offers and incorrect art for thematic packs.
Apex 2.85 Patch Notes – May 15, 2025

Patch Highlights
- Fixed crash after Ranked placements.
- Hemlok hop-up now works.
- Title screen error removed.
- Prestige Skins Offers no longer grey out.
- Thematic packs show correct art.
Fixes
Ranked
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Fixed crash when clicking “View Placement” after placement matches.
Weapons
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Gun-Shield Generator hop-up now works on Hemlok.
Title Screen
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Fixed “Encryption protocol violation” error on startup.
Store & Cosmetics
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Fixed Prestige Skin Offers turning grey after previewing owned items.
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Fixed art for Conduit and Ballistic thematic packs.
Previously, Apex Legends update 2.76 added a new Limited-Time Mode (LTM), Knockout, along with 36 event-themed items, including a Mythic melee item. Unfortunately, since the last Apex patch 2.77, players are still experiencing a number of issues with the game. Today’s Apex patch 2.85 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Apex update 2.85 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.