Apex Legends Patch Resolves Persistent Bug Issues

Respawn Entertainment has rolled out a fresh patch for Apex Legends to tackle a couple of pesky problems impacting gameplay. While this update doesn’t bring in any brand new content, it’s aimed at ensuring a level playing field, especially for those who enjoy playing as Lifeline or Ballistic in the battle royale arena.

Apex Legends, even six years on, sees consistent efforts from Respawn to keep its balance intact. This season, Season 24, has seen quite the shake-up with significant updates to the Assault and Skirmisher classes, as well as new perks for players to enjoy. These adjustments have breathed new life into the game, offering fans fresh excitement in their matches. However, not every change comes without its hiccups, leading to this needed patch fix by the developers.

The specific problems addressed in the April 16 update were affecting Lifeline’s D.O.C. drone and Ballistic’s combat scenarios. Players had been dealing with a frustrating bug where Lifeline’s D.O.C. drone would malfunction, resulting in an “indefinite cooldown” glitch. Given the importance of Lifeline’s Tactical ability in her role, this fix undoubtedly comes as a relief to many dedicated supporters of this Legend.

Moreover, Respawn sorted out an issue that impacted Ballistic players using the Sentinel or Rampage weapons. Before the fix, when leveling up the Evo Shield while using these guns, players would frustratingly lose a charge. Such a bug potentially diminished the sheer power of these weapons in their charged states, hence this patch is a welcome change for many.

Prior to this, an earlier patch in April had introduced broader balance changes—buffing Legends such as Mirage and Conduit, and tweaking weapon effectiveness, increasing SMGs’ and Hemlock’s potency while dialing back the power of the P2020 and L-Star.

Looking ahead, it’s hard to predict exactly what Respawn has planned for the rest of 2025. With Season 25 creeping up at the start of May, fans can expect new teasers and updates soon. It’s been a few seasons since a new Legend has made their debut, with the last being Alter in Season 21. The anticipation mounts to see if the upcoming season will introduce someone new. Also ongoing is the Fight Force Event, adding fresh cosmetics like a Prestige skin for Mirage, keeping players engaged with its constantly evolving content.

### Apex Legends April 16 Update – Patch Notes

Here’s what Respawn reported on what was fixed in this update:

– An issue with Lifeline’s tactical drone becomes non-operational or goes into an indefinite cooldown under some conditions.
– A problem where players lose a charge on the Sentinel or Rampage after they level up their Evo Shield when playing as Ballistic.

There’s always something around the corner in Apex Legends, with both Respawn and the community eagerly anticipating what enhancements and features the new season might bring.