update · August 26, 2026

Apex Legends Patch Fixes Octane and Gibraltar Quirks

Respawn Entertainment deployed an update targeting Octane's health regeneration, a Gibraltar speed exploit, and post-reconnection stuttering.

A fresh update for Apex Legends targets character bugs and networking hiccups. Respawn Entertainment has rolled out fixes for unintended movement speeds, broken health regeneration, and control lockouts in Battle Royale mode.

Character and Perk Fixes

Octane's passive ability restores him to full health as designed. Gibraltar can no longer exceed intended sprint speeds when combining the Fast Shotties perk with the Corrupted Stock.

Stability and Connection

Rare instances that locked players out of actions during Battle Royale matches are resolved. The patch eliminates rubberbanding, jumpy behavior, and jittery movement after reconnecting to a session.

Why this patch matters

These targeted fixes remove friction points from matches, ensuring core characters and connections behave correctly.