update · December 3, 2025

Apex Legends v12 Update Nerfs Bird of Prey and Fixes R-99 Emote Lock

Apex Legends update v12 delays the Bird of Prey Care Package, nerfs its missile recharge time, and fixes an emote control lock for the Mythic R-99.

A targeted update addresses balance concerns with the Bird of Prey Care Package and fixes a gameplay-blocking emote bug tied to the Mythic R-99.

Bird of Prey Nerfs

The Bird of Prey Care Package spawns later in matches and appears less frequently overall. Missile recharge time has also been increased to lower weapon lethality during engagements.

Bug Fixes and Performance

Performing emotes while the Mythic R-99 Bird of Prey is equipped no longer locks player inputs. For Nvidia GPU users encountering performance drops, updating to the latest hotfix driver version may resolve issues tied to recent Windows updates.

Why this patch matters

These adjustments curb the dominance of the Bird of Prey weapon while clearing up an input bug for R-99 users.