Heads up, legends! While Respawn Entertainment has just released the Apex Legends Season 8 update earlier this week, the studio has released the Apex Legends February 5 update which is a server-side hotfix that takes out exploits, and rejigs the map rotation. Check out the official list of changes below.
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Apex Legends February 5 Update Patch Notes:
Here’s what Respawn Entertainment shared on Twitter:
🔧Update incoming 🔧
Kings Canyon will now be the only map in rotation through Feb 9 instead of the previously stated 2-week window. Peep some additional fixes and or view the full Season 8 patch below.
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— Respawn (@Respawn) February 5, 2021
Kings Canyon will now be the only map in rotation through Feb 9 instead of the previously stated 2-week window. Peep some additional fixes and or view the full Season 8 patch below.
- Fixed an error stopping players in Belgium from purchasing the Battle Pass (Note: the button will still say “Unavailable”, but clicking it will let you purchase the Battle Pass. A client patch later will fix the button still saying “Unavailable”)
- Fixed an edge case where the gas from Caustic’s ultimate would persist even after his squad was eliminated
- Fixed an exploit letting players block damage from grenades by dropping items on top of them,
- Fixed an issue that allowed Fuse’s tactical ability to do damage through shieleds
- Reduced likelihood of late-game circles ending on Mirage Voyage and The Pitt in King’s Canyon.
Again, this is a server-side update, so players won’t need to download anything. Nintendo Switch owners, don’t forget, Apex is coming to Switch on March 9!