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Nov 3, 2026
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Apex Legends: Crypto Rework and Strongholds

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Crypto's drone switches to batteries and gains Sentry Mode, while Strongholds, the Akimbo Wingman, and Legend Bans in Diamond lobbies and above join the fight.

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Key Changes

  • 1Crypto's Surveillance Drone uses batteries, Sentry Mode tags enemies, and his EMP Ultimate can be deployed with a button press.
  • 2New Strongholds offer high-tier loot but take time to open and alert nearby players.
  • 3Diamond lobbies and above now use player votes to determine which Legend may be banned each match.
  • 4The Akimbo Wingman adds dual-wielded revolvers.
  • 5Revenant gains a shorter Ultimate cooldown, a quicker Tactical, and Upgrades that extend his Ultimate on knocks.
  • 6Lifeline gains a reduced D.O.C. cooldown, self-healing while gliding, and new revive and flight Upgrades.
  • 7The Cryptic Core Mythic Volt SMG can drop from Cipher Seasonal Packs, which are not available in all regions.

All Changes

🦸Legends(5)

  • changeCrypto: Crypto's Surveillance Drone now uses batteries instead of a cooldown.
  • buffCrypto: Crypto's new Sentry Mode tags enemies in sight for him and his squad.
  • buffCrypto: Crypto can now deploy his EMP Ultimate with the press of a button.
  • buffRevenant: Revenant has a shorter Ultimate cooldown, a quicker Tactical, and new Upgrades that extend his Ultimate with every knock.
  • buffLifeline: Lifeline has a reduced cooldown on D.O.C., can self-heal while gliding, and has new Upgrades that add a shield while reviving and improve flight mobility.

🔫Weapons(1)

  • newAkimbo Wingman: The Akimbo Wingman brings dual-wielded revolvers to the fight.

📦Strongholds(1)

  • newStrongholds: New Strongholds offer crate weapons, Corrupted Attachments, and EVO for the whole squad, but take time to open and trigger an alarm for nearby players.

🏆Ranked(1)

  • newLegend Bans: In Diamond lobbies and above, each player gets 1 vote to ban a Legend, with more votes increasing that Legend's chance of being banned for the match.

✨Cosmetics(2)

  • newCryptic Core: The new Cryptic Core Mythic Volt SMG has a built-in PALS assistant and rethemes available with Exotic Shards; it is a possible drop in Cipher Seasonal Packs, which are not available in all regions.
  • newCipher Premium Battle Pass Split 1: The paid Cipher Premium Battle Pass Split 1 offers Legendary skins for Ash and Axle, a Legendary Triple Take skin, 10 Exotic Shards, and a Reactive Wingman skin at Tier 60.

Summary

Legends

Crypto's drone now runs on batteries, tags enemies in Sentry Mode, and can deploy his EMP with a button press. Revenant gets faster abilities and Ultimate-extending Upgrades, while Lifeline gains a shorter D.O.C. cooldown, gliding self-heal, and new Upgrades.

Combat and Ranked

The Akimbo Wingman adds dual-wielded revolvers. Strongholds contain high-tier loot and squad EVO, but opening them alerts nearby players. In Diamond lobbies and above, players vote on a possible Legend ban each match.

Cosmetics

The Cryptic Core Mythic Volt is a possible drop from Cipher Seasonal Packs, which are unavailable in some regions. The paid Cipher Premium Battle Pass Split 1 offers Legendary skins, Exotic Shards, and a Reactive Wingman skin at Tier 60.

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