Next-gen Apex Legends console update brings 4K support, 60Hz gameplay, HDR and more

Respawn Entertainment has just confirmed that the next gen update for Apex Legends is coming tomorrow. The update will allow the game to run in native 4K resolution on Xbox Series X and PS5, and the game will be output in HDR.

Respawn has more plans for the next-gen version of the game as future updates will add additional features such as Adaptive Triggers and Haptics for PS5. At launch, the update will include HDR, higher resolution shadow maps, 4K output, and full 60Hz gameplay on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

The developers have also assured players that the 120Hz gameplay update will be available in Apex Legends on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. The update will be available on March 29th and players will need to install tomorrow’s update for future updates.

Apex Legends Next-Gen Update and Warrior Collection Event Coming Tomorrow

The Warrior Collection Update brings back the time-limited 9v9 Control mode for two weeks. Caustic treatment at Kings Canyon has been added to the mix to spice up the map and allow for more creative ways to fight your enemies.

Caustic Treatment has been converted into a three-point battlefield and seems to be one of the most interesting control maps in Apex Legends. Additional shelters, ziplines, skydiving launchers, and even a hovering tank have been added to the space.

New Arena Map: Landing

A brand new map set high above Malta’s skyline, Drop-Off is a fully automated Hammon production tower. The site, codenamed Drop-Off, is still in operation, but at night, Arena fighters secretly seize the site for fierce fighting under smoky skies.

The new map features a variety of interesting POIs, such as an observation deck that offers players a high vantage point, as well as access to airdrops and protection from ranged weapons.

Warriors collection items

The event features an all-new set of 24 themed cosmetic items available for a limited time, including Ash’s Synthetic Huntress Skin, Octana’s Dirty Ride Skin, Olympus Jewel Horizon Skin, and the Combat Survivor Lifebuoy “.

Patch Notes – Apex Legends Warriors Collectible Event

CONTROL MODE UPDATES:

• Fixed an issue that prevented players from seeing or selecting spawn points in the spawn menu upon death while stimming as Octane.
• Turbocharger has been removed from purple tier weapons – players must raise their rating to gold tier to get it.
• Several crash fixes to improve mode stability.
• Fixed a UI issue that caused the Mythic ammo icon to appear on weapons without crates when auto-reloading.
• Fixed ammo disappearing from Rampart’s mobile Sheila when firing.

G7 SCOUT

• Double Tap burst delay reduced from 0.475 to 0.375.
• Double tap recoil improvements.
• Ammo increased from 120 to 140.

HOP-UPS RATE ADJUSTMENTS

• Increased the spawn rate of Hammerpoint and Kinetic Feeder projectiles.
• Reduced the spawn rate of Tempo, Shatter Caps, and Sniper’s Empowered Loader.

A complete list of all bug fixes can be found on Respawn’s official Apex Legends blog, linked here.