Apex Legends Marked Update Unleashed via Patch 3.17/1.000.131
Respawn has unleashed the latest seasonal content drop for Apex Legends and it’s called “Marked.”
Console gamers will see the download as Apex Legends update 3.17/1.000.131, and this adds a rework of Bloodhound, buffts to Loba and Rampart, a rework of the World’s Edge map and more.
Read on for the patch notes, which we’ve condensed for an easier read.
Apex Legends Marked Patch Notes Detail Everything New
Matchmaking & Servers
- Ranked matchmaking test results are still being analyzed.
- Server stability improved with less lag and fewer slow-motion servers.
World’s Edge Rework
New & Returning POIs
- Sorting Factory returns.
- Tree Settlement replaces The Tree.
- War Camp replaces Survey Camp.
- Construction Stacks restored in Fragment.
Other Changes
- More cover, ziplines, and smoother rotations.
- Loot Vault improved.
- Numerous bug, rat spot, and navigation fixes.
- World’s Edge featured more heavily during launch week.
Loot Overhaul
- High-tier loot is now rarer.
- Gold Attachments removed.
- Gold Backpacks removed.
- Hot Zones removed.
- Gold & Mythic Bins removed.
- Arsenals now unlock after Evo Harvesters activate.
- MRVNs reduced and now single-use.
- Wildlife now drops only ammo and healing.
- Loot quality reduced across several special POIs.
UI Improvements
- Detailed weapon stat cards.
- Attachment stat previews.
- Weapon comparison when swapping.
- New Playground tab lets players inspect weapon stats and attachments.
Corrupted Attachments (New)
Five high-tier attachments with powerful bonuses and drawbacks:
- Overflowing Magazine
- Headseeker Barrel
- Tactical Laser
- Agile Standard Stock
- Rapid Sniper Stock
Only one Corrupted Attachment can be equipped per weapon.
Energy Weapon Rework
- Energy Ammo removed entirely.
- Energy weapons now regenerate ammo over time.
- Each weapon has its own ammo stockpile.
- New HUD shows remaining energy ammo.
- Wildcard mode gives faster ammo regeneration.
Gameplay
- Players can now volunteer to become Jumpmaster during character select.
Legend Changes
Bloodhound (Major Rework)
- New Ultimate: Allfather’s Cloak
- Easier enemy tracking.
- Improved Tactical scans.
- Better White Raven mechanics.
- New upgrades centered around stealth and scouting.
Loba (Buff)
- Faster bracelet.
- Longer Tactical range.
- Ultimate cooldown reduced to 120s.
Rampart (Buff)
- Stronger walls.
- Faster wall deployment.
- Faster Sheila movement.
- Passive now speeds up Locked Hop-Up progress.
Valkyrie (Nerf)
- Missile damage reduced.
- Ultimate height reduced.
- Upgrade nerfs.
Axle (Nerf)
- Tactical slide duration reduced.
- Ultimate now affects herself and teammates.
- Upgrade adjustments.
Seer
- Tactical turn slow reduced.
- Upgrade reshuffle continues from previous hotfix.
Weapons
Care Package Rotation
Floor Loot
- G7 Scout returns.
Care Package
- 30-30 Repeater enters.
Weapon Changes
Buffs
- 30-30 Repeater (Care Package)
- Higher damage
- Faster charge
- Faster reload
- Shatter Caps added
Nerfs
- Hemlok
- Alternator
- RE-45
- R-99
- G7 Scout
Hop-Ups
- Accelerator reworked.
- Turbocharger unlock requirement increased.
Ranked
- Ranked Ladders now last 5 days instead of shorter rotations.
Bug Fixes
- Ranked Aura fixes.
- Favorite skin fixes.
- Alter, Crypto, Caustic, and Vantage fixes.
- Engine stability improvements.
Quality of Life
- Fixed numerous rat spots, collision issues, exploits, and lighting problems across all maps, especially World’s Edge, Olympus, Storm Point, and E-District.
Another EA-published game, Battlefield 6, also got updated today, and it applies a slew of gameplay improvements and bug fixes.
