Fans waiting for official news on the next major shift in the game may have to wait a little longer. Evidence suggests that the Apex Legends Season 27 Split 2 update announcement is likely getting delayed. While many players were keeping a close eye on official channels today it appears that Respawn Entertainment has shifted its internal timeline for the big reveal.
The community is used to a very specific cadence for mid season updates and this deviation has caused quite a stir on social media. This shift means that players will have to wait just a bit longer to see the official changes coming to the maps and the legend meta for the second half of the season.
Expected trailer release moved to Monday
Considering their past announcement patterns a trailer was expected to be released today to build hype for the upcoming content. However it now seems like we will directly see it on Monday, January 5th. This new timing would place the trailer reveal around 24 hours before the patch actually hits live servers which is a much tighter window than usual.
- Original expectation: Trailer release on Friday for weekend hype.
- New predicted date: Monday, January 5th.
- Release window: Approximately 24 hours before the live update.
This late announcement strategy suggests that the developers may be fine tuning the final patch notes or finishing the promotional assets for the new season milestone.
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No Horizon prestige skin preview until reveal
One of the most anticipated parts of the Split 2 update is the arrival of the new mythic cosmetic. Recent reports indicate that we most probably won’t see any preview for the Horizon prestige skin until the trailer reveal on Monday. This means that the official look at the Velo Winter armor set will remain a mystery for a few more days.
While data miners have found references to the skin in the game files Respawn is keeping the high quality renders and finishing moves under wraps. Fans of the gravity manipulator will need to wait for the high definition trailer to see the three tiers of the skin and its unique execution in action.
Apex Legends ranks in top 12 games on Steam
On a more positive note for the franchise the game continues to show incredible staying power in the global market. On good news Apex Legends ranked in the top 12 games on Steam in 2025. This ranking is based on total revenue and player engagement throughout the year proving that the community remains highly active despite the competitive landscape.
- Ranking: Top 12 globally on Steam.
- Tier: Platinum status for 2025 revenue.
- Context: Competed with major titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Counter-Strike 2.
This success is likely driven by the consistent release of milestone events and the overall health of the ranked player base. Being in the top 12 highest earning games on the world’s largest PC platform ensures that the game will continue to receive major content updates throughout 2026.
FAQ: Apex Legends Split 2 update announcement
Is the Apex Legends Split 2 update delayed?
The update itself is still expected soon but the official announcement and trailer have been delayed beyond the usual Friday release window.
When will the Horizon prestige trailer come out?
The trailer is now expected to drop on Monday, January 5th which is one day before the update is scheduled to go live.
How well did Apex Legends perform on Steam in 2025?
Apex Legends had a very successful year finishing in the top 12 highest revenue games on Steam and earning a spot in the Platinum tier.
Will we see the Horizon prestige skin early?
No official previews are expected until the full trailer reveal on Monday as the developers are keeping the mythic skin hidden.
