Apex Legends Season 27: ‘Amped’ Launches November 4th with Major Updates
Apex Legends is set to receive a substantial update on November 4th with the launch of Season 27, titled ‘Amped,’ introducing significant changes to movement, legends, and the Olympus map.
The reworked Olympus map features four new points of interest – Somers University, Gravity Engine, Stabilizer, and Dockyard – designed to enhance map flow and combat opportunities. According to Senior Level Designer Michael Shannon, the goal is to reward skillful play and address previously problematic areas, creating “something for everyone” within the map. This overhaul represents a major shift for one of the game’s most iconic locations, potentially altering established team strategies.
Alongside the map changes, Valkyrie, Rampart, and Horizon are receiving substantial Legend updates. Valkyrie’s VTOL Jets now recharge faster, and her Missile Swarm disables enemy movement abilities, while Rampart gains evolving cover with increased health and infinite ammo when utilizing it. Horizon’s Gravity Lift receives a reduced cooldown and increased speed. These changes aim to revitalize underperforming legends and offer players more diverse tactical options. For a deeper dive into the competitive landscape, check out the official Apex Legends website. The season also introduces the Double Tap Hop-Up for the Alternator, providing a powerful close-range burst, and a new Mantle Boost mechanic for faster ledge traversal.
A limited-time event, Supersonic, will run from November 18th to December 16th, featuring the first-ever Mythic R-99, which fires Valkyrie’s Missile Swarm after building heat. Lead BR Designer Eric Canavese stated that the movement upgrades are intended to make high-speed gameplay “more accessible and visually satisfying.” The introduction of Mythic weapons adds a new layer of progression and customization to the game, appealing to dedicated players. Polygon provides additional coverage of the event.
Respawn Entertainment confirmed that Season 27: Amped will go live across all platforms at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm GMT, with the full patch notes to be released closer to the launch date.
Apex Legends Season 27, titled Amped, delivers one of the biggest movement-focused updates the game has seen in years.
The new season rebuilds Olympus from the ground up with four new POIs, reworks Valkyrie, Rampart, and Horizon, and introduces the Double Tap Hop-Up for the Alternator.
Apex players will also experience the new Mantle Boost mechanic for faster ledge movement, improved Trident controls, and the Supersonic Wildcard event featuring the first-ever Mythic R-99.
Check out the early patch notes below, ahead of the full patch notes, which will be released closer to the season launch on November 4.
Apex Legends Season 27 early patch notes
Olympus Updates
The reworked Olympus introduces four new POIs: Somers University, Gravity Engine, Stabilizer, and Dockyard, each designed to improve map flow, vertical combat, and rotation safety.
- Somers University: Replaces Orbital Cannon, built by Horizon as a research hub featuring lifts and high-ground control.
- Gravity Engine: Replaces Energy Depot, using Branthium to power the city with new lifts and zip rails.
- Stabilizer: Takes the place of Docks, offering floating rock paths and outer ballast zones.
- Dockyard: Expands Hydroponics with faster vertical routes and compact cover.
According to Senior Level Designer Michael Shannon, the new Olympus aims to reward skillful play and fix problematic open areas, creating “something for everyone” from hot drop zones to safer rotations. Lore-wise, the map is revealed to be an alternate Olympus recovered from the snow-covered planet Pagos, with Horizon leading restoration efforts after its crash.
Legend Updates
Valkyrie:
- VTOL Jets recharge three times faster and take off quicker.
- Skyward Dive Ultimate launches sooner.
- Missile Swarm now causes no self-damage, scans enemies, and disables their movement passives.
These changes return Valkyrie to her jet fighter fantasy, restoring her mobility and threat in aerial combat.
Rampart:
- Amped Cover evolves with gameplay, gaining health as Evo levels increase and adding a roof.
- Infinite ammo and faster reloads when firing behind cover.
- Regenerating walls out of combat.
Rampart now transitions from static defense to mobile area control.
Horizon:
- Gravity Lift cooldown reduced, lift speed increased.
- Black Hole Ultimate gains more health.
- Fast fall and gliding options added, with bonus lift charges on knockdowns.
Horizon regains her vertical dominance, offering more responsive aerial movement.
Movement Updates
The Mantle Boost mechanic adds a forward burst when climbing ledges, helping players close gaps faster. Tridents now have dedicated health pools, visible damage indicators, and improved collision handling.
Respawn EntertainmentLead BR Designer Eric Canavese said these upgrades make high-speed movement more accessible and visually satisfying.
Double Tap Hop-Up
The new Double Tap Hop-Up for the Alternator fires both barrels simultaneously, delivering devastating close-range bursts. Weapons Designer Casey O’Brien described it as “incredibly deadly at close range, and most importantly, incredibly fun.”
Wildcard: Supersonic Event (Nov 18 to Dec 16)
Wildcard returns with Olympus updates, more ziplines, and new upgrades. Players can unlock:
- Mythic R-99: Fires Valkyrie’s Missile Swarm after building heat from combat.
- Upgrades: Burning Rubber (fire trails), Extra Zippy (shield and speed boosts), Eyes in the Sky, Quick and the Dead, Get Up and Go, and Along for the Slide.
Earn Boost during the event to unlock Supersonic Event Packs featuring Legendary skins for Horizon, Crypto, Mirage, Catalyst, and more, plus the Death Duet Universal Melee set.
Amped Battle Pass
- Split 1 Premium: Legendary skins for Valkyrie and Wattson, Spitfire Legendary weapon skin, 10 Exotic Shards, and a Reactive Sentinel at Tier 60.
- Split 1 Ultimate: Includes all Premium rewards plus instant bonuses such as 1200 Crafting Metals and 8 Apex Packs.
- Split 1 Ultimate+: Adds 10 Battle Pass levels, 10 Exotic Shards, and unlocks all Legends for Split 1 owners, with Ultimate+ skin variants for Valkyrie and Wattson.
Apex Legends: Amped goes live on November 4 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm GMT across all platforms.
