The latest minor update for Apex Legends has quietly shaken up the weapon meta while delivering a massive wave of long-awaited quality of life fixes. Between a massive undocumented weapon alteration and critical performance patches for console players, there is plenty to unpack.
The Stealth Havoc Nerf
The biggest talking point of this update centers on the Havoc rifle. Players quickly noticed that the Turbocharger hop up is completely missing from the weapon in standard matches.
Did Respawn Kill the Turbocharger
It is currently unclear whether this is a major bug or an intentional balance change. While the in-game UI prompt for the Turbocharger upgrade still appears, reaching the required damage threshold does not activate the hop up or add it to the attachment list. If this removal is an intentional nerf, it marks a massive shift for the energy rifle meta.
Impact on the Pro and Ranked Meta
The Havoc has long been a dominant force in both the ALGS and high-ranked lobbies due to its incredibly fast time to kill once spun up. Without the instant spin-up of the Turbocharger, players must rely purely on pre-firing around corners. This could pave the way for other assault rifles like the Flatline or the R-301 to reclaim top-tier status in competitive loadouts.
Platform and Account Fixes
Console players are receiving a massive relief with this patch, addressing several bugs that have plagued the community for weeks.
Xbox Voice Comms and Battle Pass Access
Voice communication functionality has finally been re-enabled for Xbox users after being temporarily disabled due to stability issues. Additionally, Xbox players can now purchase the Ultimate+ Battle Pass properly. To ensure this feature functions, users must verify that their Xbox operating system is fully updated to the latest version.
PlayStation 5 Settings Retained
PlayStation 5 users running the game in performance mode will no longer have to re-adjust their setups every time they boot up the game. The bug causing graphic and brightness settings to reset upon relaunching the application has been successfully resolved.
Gameplay and Legend bug fixes
Several minor bugs affecting experience points and tactical interactions have also been ironed out in this update.
| Feature | Fix Description |
| Deathbox Respawns | Respawning a teammate directly from their deathbox now correctly awards the intended XP |
| Gibraltar | Players are now appropriately shielded by the Dome of Protection tactical from defensive bombardment ultimates while healing |
| Axle | The ultimate ability no longer targets friendly Mirage decoys |
Remaining Performance Concerns
While this patch addresses a long list of issues, Respawn confirmed they are still actively investigating ongoing frame rate drops and stuttering issues occurring on specific hardware configurations.
