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Apex Legends™
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Respawn · Electronic Arts
May 19, 2026 · 3mo ago

Matchmaking Test, Now Live

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A matchmaking test has been implemented to restrict the Ranked tier differential allowed in premade squads to one tier.

Other changes1

  • Ranked MatchmakingPlayers can now only join premade squads with squadmates within one Ranked tier of each other, reducing the skill gap in lobbies.21 tiers

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Apex Legends™ · May 19, 2026

Patch history

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  1. Apex Legends: Latest Update - 06/24/2026 - 6:00pm PTJun 25, 2026 · 2mo

    Technical updates focusing on EA App stuttering and the 'code:truck' error resolution.

  2. Apex Legends: Latest Update - 06/23/2026Jun 23, 2026 · 2mo

    A maintenance update addressing ranked player counts, map rotation bugs, FPS drops, and a correction to the Executioner Hop-Up's shield regeneration speed.

    +1
  3. Apex Legends: Latest Update 5/29/2026May 30, 2026 · 3mo

    Balance updates focusing on reducing Axle's Nitro Gate presence and adjusting Conduit's healing output and duration.

    +25
  4. Latest Update 5/27/26 (As of 5:16 PM PT)May 28, 2026 · 3mo

    Technical update providing workarounds for crashes and performance issues, and an update on ongoing FPS investigations.

  5. Apex Legends: Latest Update - 05/06/2026May 6, 2026 · 3mo

    A small update focusing on a movement exploit fix for Axle and investigating stability issues on Xbox and specific CPUs.

    1
  6. Apex Legends: Latest Update - 05/05/2026, 2:00pm PTMay 5, 2026 · 3mo

    This update focuses on investigating Xbox-specific platform issues regarding Battle Pass purchases and system crashes.

  7. Recent Server IssuesApr 7, 2026 · 4mo

    Server stability improvements and compensation for recent outages.

    +1
  8. Apex Legends: Latest Update 04/03/2026Apr 4, 2026 · 5mo

    Storm Point is temporarily removed from rotation and replaced by E-District due to technical crashes, and the April Fools LTM has been reactivated.

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