Respawn reveals Apex Legends season 24 changes—and they're everything players wanted

Respawn reveals Apex Legends season 24 changes—and they're everything players wanted

By Marcus Chen

February 12, 2025 at 08:29 PM

Excited fan from Apex Legends trailer

Excited fan from Apex Legends trailer

Apex Legends Season 24 (Takeover) brings major changes aimed at revitalizing the battle royale when it launches February 11. Here are the key updates:

Assault Class Overhaul:

  • New Battle Surge ability giving speed boost and fast reload after cracking shields
  • Two extra inventory slots for grenades
  • Significant upgrades to Ash and Ballistic

Newcastle character from Apex Legends

Newcastle character from Apex Legends

Weapon and Combat Changes:

  • New Arsenal system letting players pick any weapon from one ammo type
  • Comprehensive weapon balance adjustments
  • More frequent meta shifts throughout the season

Man aiming weapon in Apex Legends

Man aiming weapon in Apex Legends

Quality of Life Improvements:

  • Simplified loot system
  • Better in-game information display
  • More beginner-friendly features
  • Legend bans coming to Year Five of ALGS

Man throwing red flare from dropship

Man throwing red flare from dropship

These changes aim to create a more balanced and accessible experience while maintaining competitive depth. The focus on making all legends viable and frequent meta shifts should help keep the game fresh for both casual and competitive players.

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