Apex Legends patch notes: Octane Stim rework plus Newcastle and Crypto buffs

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and Respawn Entertainment have released the latest Apex Legends mid-season patch notes. In addition to introducing the Winter Wipeout event that features hoverboards, this update includes major adjustments to Octane, Newcastle and Crypto. Revenant also has small adjustments to his tactical and ultimate.

In this patch, Octane gets better healing, a Stim rework, and improved mobility. This legend now heals faster the lower his health is thanks to his the Swift Mend passive. Octane also gains the new Stim Surge ability that can re-apply Stim, trigger Swift Mend, and grant Fortified for several seconds at no cost to his health total. Stim Surge has a cooldown of 20 seconds and reduces damage while providing immunity to bullet slow as well. According to the developers, these changes give Octane more survivability and control while maintaining his high-speed playstyle.

Here are all of the Apex Legends patch notes for Octane, courtesy of EA. Simply click or tap each section to reveal the details.

Meanwhile, Newcastle gains speed improvements to his base kit to give him more reliable revives. This legend is popular in the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) despite being rarely chosen in regular matches. Therefore, this patch buffs him to make him a more appealing choice.

Below are all of the Newcastle buffs plus other balance changes.

As for Crypto, he gets buffs to his passive and tactical ability to help with play potential. According to the developers, this update emphasizes his recon role and makes entering and exiting his drone feel more seamless.

"With these changes Crypto should have less 'dead time' where he is either locked out of his drone or stuck in it," the developers' note stated. "It should feel more seamless to enter and exit your drone making it less cumbersome overall. Lastly, giving Crypto more freedom to enter the drone, and incorporating Off the Grid into the base kit, unlocks some pretty sneaky tech for him!"

Below are all of the Apex Legends patch notes for Crypto as well.

As for Revenant, his tactical's maximum charge duration has a slight increase. His ultimate is also now slower to deploy.

In terms of other balance updates, game updates, attachments, and weapons, and so on, below are the patch notes for them. Notably, Infinite Ammo Amp now applies to Care Package weapons.

"Infinite Ammo was underused compared to its counterparts, so we are giving it some love to bring it into the conversation," the developers explained.

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