Respawn Entertainment recently rolled out a patch for Apex Legends, addressing some frustrating glitches impacting characters Lifeline and Ballistic. Although this update doesn’t introduce fresh content, it plays a crucial role in enhancing the fairness and playability for those who favor these two legends in the battle royale world.
For over six years, Respawn has been on a quest to fine-tune Apex Legends, especially during Season 24. The season brought significant revamps to the Assault and Skirmisher classes, giving players of these classes new abilities and perks. Additionally, numerous changes were made to other Legends and weapons, maintaining the vibrancy of gameplay and injecting excitement into battle royale matches. Despite these improvements, a few bugs sneaked past, necessitating a fix from the development team.
These updates, implemented on April 16, specifically addressed issues with Lifeline and Ballistic. Lifeline’s D.O.C. drone, a pivotal part of her tactical toolkit, was previously plagued by a bug that caused it to malfunction, leading to an “indefinite cooldown” for some players. This fix is a welcome relief for Lifeline users, ensuring her support abilities are reliably at their disposal.
Beyond Lifeline, Respawn also tackled a glitch affecting Ballistic when players used charged Sentinel or Rampage weapons. Before the patch, leveling up the Evo Shield while playing as Ballistic led to an annoying loss of charge on these guns. Given how potent the Sentinel and Rampage can be when charged, this bug was a major frustration for Ballistic players.
These recent fixes come on the heels of a larger update earlier in April that adjusted game balance more broadly. That update enhanced characters like Mirage and Conduit and ramped up the power of SMGs and the Hemlock, while reigning in the P2020 and L-Star’s efficiency. These changes illustrate the ongoing commitment of Respawn to refine and balance the gameplay experience.
As 2025 unfolds, the gaming community eagerly waits to see what Respawn has planned next for Apex Legends. With Season 25 just around the corner in early May, there’s anticipatory buzz over potential teasers for new content. Fans are particularly curious if a new Legend will debut, considering the last addition was Alter back in Season 21. Furthermore, the ongoing Fight Force Event brings new cosmetics, including a striking Prestige skin for Mirage, keeping the community engaged.
In summary, the April 16 patch aimed to fix:
– Lifeline’s tactical drone not functioning or experiencing an indefinite cooldown in certain scenarios.
– Loss of charge from a Sentinel or Rampage when leveling up the Evo Shield while using Ballistic.
This series of updates underscores Respawn’s dedication to smoothing out gameplay hiccups and enhancing the overall player experience as we approach a brand new season of Apex Legends.
