Patch history

1. May 19, 2026·Matchmaking Test, Now Live

   • ≈📊Numericpremade squad tier differential2→1 tiers

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

     Tighter skill bands for premade squads

2. Feb 13, 2026·Developer Update: Ranked - 02/13/2026+1

   • ≈✨Newdeployment methodDropships→Drop Zones

     High-rank lobbies (Diamond+) will now utilize Drop Zones instead of traditional Dropships to manage deployment.

     New deployment system for high-rank lobbies

   • ▲🛠QoLloading screen indicator—→RANKED - DROP ZONES

     Added a specific loading screen indicator to notify players when a match will utilize Drop Zones.

     UI clarity for deployment mode

3. May 5, 2025·Apex Legends™: Prodigy Patch Notes

   • ≈🎯Behaviorregion population

     Introduced auto-merging of players into higher population regions to improve skill-based matchmaking pools.

     neutral

   • ≈🔁Reworkseasonal resetRP based→Skill value based

     Initial rank and tier placement is now based on tracked skill value rather than previous season RP.

     neutral

   • ≈📊Numericqueue time—→Increased s

     Platinum, Diamond, and Masters players will experience longer queue times to ensure closer RP-value matching.

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