Apr 14, 2026
View on Steam↗Apex Legends: Latest Update 4/14/2026
2/5 Minor
BETAMatchmaking queue times increased for high-skill players alongside visual fixes for Catalyst, Valkyrie, and Fuse.
Key Changes
- 1Increased maximum queue times for high-skill Ranked and public matches
- 2Testing 4-hour Ranked map rotation in East Asia region
- 3Drop Zone Ranked UI now displays squad tier distribution charts
- 4Stability improvements for players on Switch 2
- 5Fixed audio looping issues for Wattson's abilities in the ring
- 6Visual fixes for Catalyst, Valkyrie, and Fuse models
All Changes
🤝Matchmaking(2)
- changeMatchmaking: Increased maximum queue times slightly for players at the higher end of Ranked and pubs to ensure tighter skill bands.
- changeDrop Zone: Drop Zone Ranked matches now display Ranked tier distribution charts of squads rather than individual players.
👤Legends(4)
- fixToxic Empress: Fixed Catalyst's Toxic Empress skin to display appropriate glow visual effects in-match.
- fixValkyrie: Resolved an issue where Valkyrie's jetpack handles were missing in specific scenarios.
- fixFuse: Fixed Fuse's Knuckle Cluster holder display issues.
- fixWattson: Fixed an audio bug where Wattson players heard Hardlight rebuilding/destruction sounds when placing tactical or ultimate abilities in the ring.
🗺️Maps(1)
- changeRanked: Testing a 4-hour Ranked map rotation schedule in East Asia for the remainder of the split.
⚙️Performance(1)
- fixSwitch 2: General game stability improvements specifically for the Switch 2.
Summary
Matchmaking & Systems
This update focuses on improving match quality by slightly increasing maximum queue times for high-skill players in both Ranked and public matches to ensure tighter skill bands. Additionally, the Drop Zone Ranked UI has been updated to show squad-level tier distributions, and a new 4-hour map rotation is being tested specifically in the East Asia region.
Bug Fixes & Stability
Several visual bugs affecting Legend skins and models have been resolved, including Catalyst's Toxic Empress glow and Valkyrie's jetpack handles. Performance stability has also been improved for players on the Switch 2.