update · May 29, 2025

Apex Legends Update Patch Notes

A recent Apex Legends update addresses ranked ladder crashes, UI errors, reactive skin issues, and VFX flickering on the Switch version. Players must update manually if automatic downloads fail.

Respawn Entertainment deployed a morning update for Apex Legends targeting technical instability across multiple platforms. The patch fixes crashes tied to ranked ladders and Arenas, alongside several visual anomalies.

Crash and Stability Fixes

The update resolves crashes affecting the Ranked Ladder and Arenas modes. It also fixes an issue causing UI Class Perk descriptions to display incorrectly.

Visual and Gameplay Fixes

Visual corrections address flickering effects in the lobby and on the Thunderdome map for Nintendo Switch players. The patch also fixes reactive G7 Scout skins, Sparrow's Ultimate hitbox, and the Bloodhound Tactical indicator.

Why this patch matters

This focused technical update clears out prevalent crashes and visual bugs across standard modes and the Nintendo Switch version.