Respawn has released a new Apex update 2.96 for PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official Apex 2.96 patch notes, the latest update rebalances key weapons and legends for fairer combat. Peacekeeper’s fire rate slows with a reduced magazine, while Alter’s Void Nexus gains new limits. Seer’s ultimate loses ADS hover but gains a scan feature. Today’s Apex version 2.96 also includes gameplay improvements and stability fixes.
Apex 2.96 Patch Notes – October 7, 2025
Weapon Updates
Peacekeeper
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Increased rechamber time between shots for slower firing pace.
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Magazine size reduced to 5 (was 6).
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Goal: Maintain strong damage while reducing overall output speed for better shotgun balance.
Sentinel
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Fully restored and functioning as intended.
Legend Updates
Alter
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Void Nexus can no longer be used while knocked.
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Only one Void Nexus allowed in the world (was two).
Seer
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Exhibit no longer provides ADS hover.
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Lasting Beats now adds a short full-body scan when an enemy leaves the ultimate area.
Mad Maggie
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Sprinting speed with shotguns corrected to intended speed.
Gameplay & Performance
Server Performance
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Optimizations made to reduce slow motion frequency during gameplay.
Trident
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Brake input keybind reverted to its previous setting.
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UI indicator for braking remains (fix planned in a future update).
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Fixed a bug causing incorrect POV transitions when entering the Trident.
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 2.96 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Apex update 2.96 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
