Apex Legends Beta — Fast Draw Nerf & Steam Fix

Apex Legends: Latest Update 10/02/2026

2/5 Minor

BETAFast Draw Wild Card nerfs and a fix for Steam settings resetting on relaunch.

Key Changes

1Fast Draw Wild Card consumable use time reduction nerfed from 50% to 25%
2Fast Draw Wild Card reload time reduction nerfed from 35% to 25%
3Fixed Steam settings resetting after every relaunch for players with unique folder structures

All Changes

🎮Gameplay(2)

nerfFast Draw Wild Card: Reload time reduction benefit reduced from 35% to 25%
nerfFast Draw Wild Card: Consumable use time reduction benefit reduced from 50% to 25%

🛠️Bug Fixes(1)

fixSteam: Resolved an issue for Steam users where settings were reset after every relaunch of the game

Summary

This beta update addresses a persistent issue for Steam players where game settings would reset upon relaunch, particularly affecting those in the APAC region. Additionally, the Fast Draw Wild Card has received balance adjustments, significantly reducing its effectiveness in both reload speed and consumable usage time.