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Oct 2, 2026
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Apex Legends: Latest Update - 10/01/2026

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BETAAxle receives major mobility and ultimate nerfs alongside balance adjustments for Ryu, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim in the Apex KO mode.

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Key Changes

  • 1Axle sliding lateral control nerfed by 50%
  • 2Aim assist is now disabled for players under the effect of Axle's Nitro Gate
  • 3Ryu, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim max Ultimate charges reduced from 3 to 2
  • 4Fighter's Defense damage reduction reduced from 55% to 50%
  • 5Axle Nitro Gate initial push speed reduced from 700 to 650
  • 6Axle Kickstart drone chase time reduced from 10s to 8s
  • 7Passive Fight Gauge regeneration added when below 1 pip
  • 8Alter tactical and ultimate reliability fixed near moving structures

All Changes

👤Legends(8)

  • fixAlter: Fixed unreliable tactical and ultimate usage near large moving structures
  • nerfAxle: Sliding lateral control nerfed by 50% to reduce momentum maintenance while cornering
  • nerfNitro Gate: Sliding lateral control nerfed by 25% for Nitro Gate users
  • nerfNitro Gate: Aim assist is now disabled for players under the effect of the Nitro Gate
  • nerfNitro Gate: Initial push speed reduced from 700 to 650
  • nerfKickstart: Knock-up magnitude is significantly decreased if the drone locks on immediately after deployment
  • nerfKickstart: Maximum knock-up magnitude reduced from 700 to 650
  • nerfKickstart: Maximum drone chase time reduced from 10s to 8s

🥊Apex KO Mode(5)

  • nerfFighter's Defense: Fighter's Defense damage reduction reduced from 55% to 50%
  • nerfRyu: Maximum number of Ultimate charges reduced from 3 to 2
  • nerfChun-Li: Maximum number of Ultimate charges reduced from 3 to 2
  • nerfDhalsim: Maximum number of Ultimate charges reduced from 3 to 2
  • buffFight Gauge: Enabled passive Fight Gauge regeneration when not in Fighter Form and below 1 pip of Fight Gauge

Summary

Legend Balance: Axle

Axle has received significant nerfs across his entire kit. His passive sliding control has been cut by 50%, and his Nitro Gate tactical now disables aim assist for affected players while providing less initial push speed. Additionally, his Kickstart drone ultimate has reduced chase time and knock-up power.

Apex KO Mode Tuning

To address player feedback regarding the Apex KO event, fighters are now more vulnerable with reduced damage reduction. High-tier fighters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim have had their maximum ultimate charges reduced to prevent ability spam. To compensate for the destruction of K.O. Trucks, a new passive Fight Gauge regeneration has been implemented.

Bug Fixes

Alter's ability reliability has been improved, specifically addressing issues with tactical and ultimate usage near moving structures.

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