Season 22 of Apex Legends, Shockwave, is nearly here. And with a new map to explore, new weapon combinations to test out, and some all-new modes and features coming to the game, there’s plenty to keep track of in the patch notes already.
- EVA-8: Returns to floor loot, receives according nerfs.
- Can use the Boosted Loader Hop-Up now.
- R-99: Goes into care package rotation
- Improved ADS strafing, recoil, and no movement penalty when equipped.
- Gets increased damage (14 per bullet) at close range. Damage falls off to 10/bullet at 11 or more meters’ distance.
- LMGs: All LMGs now get the reverse hipfire spread tightening seen in the Devotion in season 21.
- Alternator: Ammo capacity for all extended magazines nerfed by one.
- CAR SMG: Ammo capacity for all extended magazines nerfed by one.
- Devotion:
- Empty reload speed buffed.
- Gun Shield Generator added.
- Faster reverse hipfire effect.
- Flatline: Ammo capacity at all levels nerfed.
- HAVOC: Hipfire accuracy nerfed.
- Hemlok:
- Longer delay between bursts.
- Damage nerfed to 19 (was 20).
- Ammo capacity for white and blue extended mags nerfed.
- P2020:
- Damage buffed to 21 (was 18)
- Hammer Point damage nerfed to 23 (was 27)
- Ammo capacity nerfed at all levels
- Mozambique:
- Hammer Point damage nerfed to 54 (was 60)
- Rate of fire buffed
- Shotgun bolt effects nerfed
- Mastiff:
- Damage buffed to 15 per pellet (was 11)
- Pellet count reduced to six (was eight)
- Peacekeeper:
- Damage buffed to 11 per pellet (was nine)
- Pellet count reduced to nine (was 11)
- Changed blast pattern
- R-301: Ammo capacity buffed at all levels
- RE-45: Ammo capacity buffed at all levels
- Rampage: Revved up Rampage now has larger projectiles.
- Disruptor Rounds are being removed
- Gun Shield Generator added
- Can use on any LMG
- Shield automatically deploys when ADSing
- Shield has 40 health (if used on Gibraltar, improves his Arm Shield to 75 health)
- Shield takes 12 seconds to recharge
A new season means a new playground. Image via Respawn Entertainment E-District is the newest battle royale map in Apex, and unlike its predecessors, it’s a fully urbanized one. Described as dense and with a focus on verticality, E-District’s locales range from swanky plazas lined with cherry blossoms and lily pad ponds to old-town markets with food stands and even some industrial areas. One thing does stay constant, though: This city is beautiful and full of lights to help guide your way through the dark. Get ready for a hot drop.
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Season 22 of Apex Legends, Shockwave, is nearly here. And with a new map to explore, new weapon combinations to test out, and some all-new modes and features coming to the game, there’s plenty to keep track of in the patch notes already.
- EVA-8: Returns to floor loot, receives according nerfs.
- Can use the Boosted Loader Hop-Up now.
- R-99: Goes into care package rotation
- Improved ADS strafing, recoil, and no movement penalty when equipped.
- Gets increased damage (14 per bullet) at close range. Damage falls off to 10/bullet at 11 or more meters’ distance.
- LMGs: All LMGs now get the reverse hipfire spread tightening seen in the Devotion in season 21.
- Alternator: Ammo capacity for all extended magazines nerfed by one.
- CAR SMG: Ammo capacity for all extended magazines nerfed by one.
- Devotion:
- Empty reload speed buffed.
- Gun Shield Generator added.
- Faster reverse hipfire effect.
- Flatline: Ammo capacity at all levels nerfed.
- HAVOC: Hipfire accuracy nerfed.
- Hemlok:
- Longer delay between bursts.
- Damage nerfed to 19 (was 20).
- Ammo capacity for white and blue extended mags nerfed.
- P2020:
- Damage buffed to 21 (was 18)
- Hammer Point damage nerfed to 23 (was 27)
- Ammo capacity nerfed at all levels
- Mozambique:
- Hammer Point damage nerfed to 54 (was 60)
- Rate of fire buffed
- Shotgun bolt effects nerfed
- Mastiff:
- Damage buffed to 15 per pellet (was 11)
- Pellet count reduced to six (was eight)
- Peacekeeper:
- Damage buffed to 11 per pellet (was nine)
- Pellet count reduced to nine (was 11)
- Changed blast pattern
- R-301: Ammo capacity buffed at all levels
- RE-45: Ammo capacity buffed at all levels
- Rampage: Revved up Rampage now has larger projectiles.
- Disruptor Rounds are being removed
- Gun Shield Generator added
- Can use on any LMG
- Shield automatically deploys when ADSing
- Shield has 40 health (if used on Gibraltar, improves his Arm Shield to 75 health)
- Shield takes 12 seconds to recharge
A new season means a new playground. Image via Respawn Entertainment E-District is the newest battle royale map in Apex, and unlike its predecessors, it’s a fully urbanized one. Described as dense and with a focus on verticality, E-District’s locales range from swanky plazas lined with cherry blossoms and lily pad ponds to old-town markets with food stands and even some industrial areas. One thing does stay constant, though: This city is beautiful and full of lights to help guide your way through the dark. Get ready for a hot drop.
