Apex Legends v09.24 — SF6 Event Nerfs

Apex Legends: Latest Updates - 09/24/2026

2/5 Minor

BETAStreet Fighter 6 collab adjustments nerf Blocking and Fighter Mode duration while reintroducing Core Wildcard alongside Apex K.O.

Key Changes

1Blocking now drains the Fighter Gauge more quickly to prevent defensive stalling
2Fighter Mode duration can no longer be extended by dealing damage
3Core Wildcard mode has been re-added alongside the Apex K.O. event mode

All Changes

🥊Event Balance(2)

nerfBlocking: Blocking now drains the Fighter Gauge more quickly to allow players to more reliably break through blocks with damage.
nerfFighter Mode: Fighter Mode will no longer be extended by doing damage while the mode is active.

🎮Game Modes(1)

changeCore Wildcard: Core Wildcard is returning to the game alongside the Apex K.O. mode.

Summary

This update focuses on balancing the Street Fighter 6 collaboration event based on community feedback. Key changes include increasing the Fighter Gauge drain while blocking to prevent excessive defensive play and removing the duration extension for Fighter Mode to ensure matches don't stay in that state indefinitely. Additionally, Core Wildcard returns to provide a more traditional experience alongside the Apex K.O. mode.