Apex Legends New Update on January 14 Applies Legend Adjustments via Patch 3.01/1.000.115
Respawn has released the first client-side patch for Apex Legends this year, and it brings in more than bug fixes, as a significant amount of legend changes have been made too.
Players will see this download appear as Apex Legends update 3.01/1.000.115, and is now available on consoles and PC.
F0r the complete patch notes, read on.
Apex Legends Receives First Update of 2026 on January 14
Here’s what’s new in today’s update via Respawn:
Crypto:
– Crypto’s drone is no longer displayed for a fraction of a second when deploying the drone on a zipline, balloon or Evac Tower.
– The appropriate ultimate icon is now displayed while in Crypto’s drone view after selecting the Power Coupling upgrade.
– Crypto’s hands no longer remain stuck in front of the camera after taking damage from a Caustic trap while in Drone view.
– Players are no longer able to spam the drone entering animation.
– Crypto’s Ult now appropriately charges from scanning enemies, even if they remain within the scan.
Octane:
– Stim Surge’s animation now ends in alignment with the end of its effects – previously was misaligned when at low health with the Daredevil upgrade.
– Stim Surge’s animation now ends in alignment with the end of its effects when taking damage in the ring.
– Base Stim model no longer overlaps with the Stim Surge Syringe.
– Players are no longer able to spam Octane’s tactical when riding ziplines or ziprails with akimbo weapons equipped.
– Removed ghostly green bar that appeared when Octane performed two-handed actions while using Stim Surge.
– When activating Stim Surge while climbing, the correct model is displayed and players will no longer be locked out of using Stim Surge.
Trident:
– Increased the volume of approaching Trident – it should be much more difficult to be caught by surprise.
– Caustics traps no longer attach to the Trident – it was way too deadly.
– Valkyrie no longer gets stuck in ultimate animation when interrupted by a Trident.
New Player Pass:
– Level up animation now display the correct level.
Various:
– The post-game progress screen no longer displays old challenges.
– Various fixes/adjustments to Switch 2 shadow/lighting.
– Fixed a boot crash on some Nvidia machines.
Expect to hear more about Apex Legends’ next season soon.
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