Respawn, the developer of Apex Legends, is preparing to launch a fresh season of content featuring significant alterations to various characters.
One notable change is to the character Fuse, who now boasts an updated Ultimate ability. Fuse now unleashes a mortar that detonates upon impact with the ground, releasing smaller bombs that can effectively clear out expansive areas.
Additionally, Respawn is set to introduce a new element called Hardlight to the Apex Legends universe. This Hardlight feature functions as destructible windows that can be breached. While offering visibility and protection to players, these windows can be destroyed but will automatically regenerate after a certain period. Players can reinforce the Hardlight for added defense.
Scheduled for release on February 28 for consoles and PC, Apex Legends Season 28: Breach will coincide with a major update. The new season’s content will be available for play starting at 6pm GMT in the UK, 10am PT / 1pm ET for US audiences, and 7pm CET for European players.
Notable balance updates for Season 28 Breach include changes to the Care Package rotation, with the P2020 returning to regular loot drops and the G7 Scout becoming part of the Care Package selection. The Gold Weapon rotation will now feature weapons like the Sentinel, VK-47 Flatline, Peacekeeper, 30-30 Repeater, and Akimbo P2020.
Moreover, Evo Changes will alter the way reviving teammates affects Evo points, with diminishing rewards for subsequent revives per team per game. Equipment adjustments will see Knockdown Shields removed from loot drops and tied to legend levels, while white backpacks will be removed from loot drops but added to starter kits.
Bug fixes have addressed issues such as ring spawning problems on Storm Point and incorrect UI displays. Quality of life improvements include smoother weapon upgrades upon level up, seamless ballistic sling transitions, and a reorganized settings menu for easier navigation.
Under the hood, the game’s engine has been enhanced to improve graphics device selection and provide user-friendly error messages for Shader Model compatibility issues.