Respawn Entertainment has released a new Apex Legends update (version 1.000.110) on October 7, 2025, bringing several key balance changes and bug fixes for Season 26. While the patch is relatively small, it directly affects the weapon and Legend meta, including a long-awaited return of the Sentinel sniper rifle.
TL;DR
- Peacekeeper nerfed: Fire rate slowed and magazine reduced to 5 shots.
- Alter changes: Can’t use Void Nexus while knocked; only one Nexus allowed per match.
- Seer tweaks: Removed ADS hover in Exhibit; added short scan when enemies exit ultimate.
- Sentinel returns: Now fully functional and back in the loot pool.
- Other fixes: Better server stability, Trident controls reverted, and Mad Maggie sprint speed corrected.
Peacekeeper nerf
The Peacekeeper has been slightly toned down after dominating close-range combat since leaving the Care Package.
Changes:
- Increased rechamber time between shots
- Magazine size reduced to 5 (from 6)
Dev Note: The Peacekeeper is outperforming other shotguns and close-quarters weapons by a significant margin. Respawn aims to maintain its raw damage but slow down how quickly it can output that power.
Sentinel returns
After being disabled due to a long-standing bug, the Sentinel sniper rifle is officially back and now functions as intended. Players can once again use it to charge shots with Shield Cells and rejoin the long-range meta.
Alter adjustments
The mobility-focused Legend Alter has received additional balancing tweaks following community feedback.
Changes:
- Can no longer use Void Nexus while knocked (but can still summon knocked teammates)
- Limited to one Void Nexus active in the world at a time (from two)
This change prevents players from escaping fights too easily while downed and limits overlapping portals.
Seer changes
After his recent rework, Seer has been adjusted again to further refine his ultimate and tracking utility.
Changes:
- Exhibit no longer provides ADS hover
- Added a short full-body scan to the Lasting Beats upgrade when an enemy leaves the ultimate area
These tweaks balance Seer’s scouting capabilities while keeping his ult useful for team coordination.
Miscellaneous fixes and improvements
- Improved server performance to reduce instances of slow-motion during matches (ongoing work)
- Trident brake input reverted to previous settings; UI indicator issue will be fixed in a future update
- Fixed a bug causing camera POV issues when entering a Trident
- Mad Maggie now sprints at the correct speed when using shotguns
How will this affect the meta
With these updates, Respawn continues to balance the Apex Legends meta heading into the later half of Season 26. The Peacekeeper nerf should open more space for the EVA-8 and Mastiff, while Alter’s and Seer’s reworks keep tactical play in check. The return of the Sentinel may also shift the long-range meta back toward sniping and defensive control.
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