Apex Legends Launches January 2025 Update

Respawn Entertainment has rolled out a fresh update for Apex Legends, tackling some nagging bugs that were affecting the battle royale experience. Although this patch isn’t as extensive as the mid-season update that landed on January 7, it brings much-needed improvements that should enhance the gameplay for certain players.

Season 23 had a somewhat low-key start compared to previous seasons, but recent weeks have been bustling for Apex Legends. The mid-season update injected fresh excitement by tweaking several Legends’ abilities and weapon stats. Following this substantial patch, Respawn quickly addressed a few glitches and delivered another update to smooth out some kinks.

In this update, launched on January 16, Respawn has resolved several lobby-related issues. Players had been struggling with voice and text chat glitches and visual hiccups in PC lobbies, all of which are now resolved. A particularly notable fix addresses a gameplay problem where Lifeline’s D.O.C. drone inadvertently exposed a cloaked Mirage. With Mirage receiving buffs to his cloaking ability in the previous update, this fix is significant, preventing potential gameplay disruptions since Lifeline remains a popular Legend choice.

Additionally, the patch remedies cosmetic-related problems. Reactive skins, which weren’t displaying Visual Effects correctly after players switched weapons, should now function as intended. However, the Attrition G7 Scout skin was temporarily pulled due to an ongoing bug, and there’s no word yet on its return.

For players dealing with these issues, these bug fixes come as welcome news. Meanwhile, the community eagerly anticipates future updates as Respawn reveals what’s next on the horizon. While fans still have about a month before Season 24 of Apex Legends rolls out, there’s already buzz about upcoming events. On January 21, the game will feature a crossover with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth during the Lunar Rebirth Collection Event. This event will spotlight returning cosmetics inspired by the Square Enix title, a Prestige skin for Alter, and will reintroduce the popular Materia Hop-Ups in Rift Relics, along with the Buster Sword R2R5.

The community hopes these incoming changes will reinvigorate the game for players who’ve felt disenchanted with its current state, especially as the player base has dwindled on platforms like Steam in recent months. Respawn appears committed to finding new ways to draw players back into the Apex Legends fray.

Here’s a quick glance at the highlights from the latest Apex Legends update:

– Resolved issues with voice and text chat interruptions in the lobby.
– Lifeline’s D.O.C. no longer reveals a cloaked Mirage, respecting the recent buff to Mirage’s abilities.
– Fixed a bug where VFX on Reactive Skins wasn’t functioning properly after weapon swaps.
– Addressed visual issues in PC lobbies.
– Temporarily removed the Attrition G7 Scout Skin as a bug is being addressed.

As players await the new season, Respawn continues to refine and enhance the experience, ensuring that Apex Legends remains engaging and competitive in the ever-evolving landscape of battle royale games.