Apex Legends Update 1.18 Adds Voidwalker Event Armed Dangerous Patch Notes

Apex Legends Update 1.18 Patch Notes

Double XP for Top 5 and Wins WeekendFrom 10:00 a. m. PT on September 6 to 10:00 a. m. PT on September 9, players will earn double XP for Top 5 finishes and wins. This bonus will affect both Account Level and Battle Pass progression.

Limited-Time Mode - Armed and DangerousShotguns and Snipers onlyEnabled Guns: Mozambique, Peacekeeper, EVA-8, Longbow, G7, Triple TakeAttachments not used by Snipers or Shotguns are disabledGold variants of weapons spawn in High Tier loot zones and in airdropsKraber and Mastiff loot values are tuned so they spawn in late-game airdrops and very rarely as ground loot (1-2 per game each)Reduced ArmorDisabled Loot: Armor (Blue/Purple/Gold), Helmets (Blue/Purple/Gold)Spawn rate for Common Armor and Helmets is reduced. Ground Loot Drop Chances are reduced by 45% (Supply Bins are not affected by this)Bullet Counts and Stacks are modifiedLight Rounds: 16 per drop, 32 per inventory slotEnergy Rounds: 16 per drop, 32 per inventory slotHeavy Rounds: 7 per drop, 14 per inventory slotShotgun Rounds: 7 per drop, 28 per inventory slotOverall, loot density is reduced, but ammo/weapon spawn rates are increased and stack sizes are increased to offset the loot scarcity and allow players to have enough ammo to not discourage combat. Increased spawn rates for syringes to compensate for lower loot density. Reduced spawn rates for shield batteries to match rarity of armor.

QUALITY OF LIFE

New Promo Window - A new feature we’ve added to the Lobby that will display offers and info and allows for direct navigation to the website or store. Added Auto Sprint feature to all platforms that can be turned on or off. This is disabled by default and can be changed in the Settings menu. Players can now adjust Aim Down Sight look sensitivity per optic zoom level. Visual improvements to Legends in the Lobby and Character Select screenIncreased overall brightness. Softer/lighter shadows. Improved reflections on hard surfaces. Improved detail and contrast to textures. Added UI to the Spectator View that lets players easily tell if they are spectating a squadmate or enemy. Added setting to disable weapon auto switching when ammo runs out.

WEAPONS

Increased projectile width for the TripleTake

SMG weapons are no longer compatible with the 3x HCOG and 2x-4x variable ACOG scopes. Note from design: Our goal with this change is to better define weapon archetypes and improve the looting experience so that players aren’t accidentally picking up a long range site for a close range weapon that they have to manually remove.

LEGENDS

Wattson

Wattson will now have low profile attributes [takes %5 more damage to base health]Reduced the maximum number of Interceptor Pylons that can be active to 1.

Bloodhound

Fixed an issue that allowed players to cancel the start up animation for their ultimate when activated while using a zipline.

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The hallmark addition to Apex Legends update 1.18 is the Voidwalker Event. Through September 17, understanding the lore and style of Wraith will be the primary focus for players. When not exploring the new Wraith Town map location, players can get a taste for her stealthy preference in the new Armed and Dangerous mode. In this separate queue, weapons are restricted to Snipers and Shotguns. This means players will have to take down opponents from afar or totally blast them up close.

Of course, just like past events, Voidwalker also features an updated set of challenges to help players work toward unlocking unique cosmetics. The full list of available skins can be seen above. Responding to fan feedback following last month’s disastrous Iron Crown event, prices for these cosmetics have drastically lowered with the exception of the Legendary Skin and Legendary Frame. Everything else can be bought for the fairly reasonable price of $5. The Voidwalker Event and update 1.18 don’t totally overhaul Apex Legends as players know it, but there’s still a lot for Legends to do over the next few days.

Apex Legends is available now on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

What are your thoughts on Apex Legends update 1.18 and the Voidwalker Event? Have you queued up for Armed and Dangerous? Tell us in the comments section!