Apex Legends Mobile Launch Day Patch Notes

Abhimannu Das
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Apex Legends Mobile's day one patch has a number of changes with the introduction of Fade coming as a surprise.
Fade is a mobile-exclusive legend who will be available only on Android and iOS for now.
The game is also adding a faster version of battle royale focused on shorter matches.

Apex Legends Mobile is set to launch on 17th May and Respawn Entertainment has made some massive changes ahead of the game’s launch. The care package has been tweaked and we are also getting a brand new legend who will be available from day one only on mobile devices. The game is also getting exclusive game modes that are not available on PC or console yet. Here is everything you need to know about Apex Legends Mobile’s launch day patch notes.

Apex Legends 17th May Patch Notes

Here is everything new that’s coming in today’s update:

New Legend: Fade

Fade is a brand new legend with phasing abilities. The new legend will be mobile-exclusive for now. The new character has been designed specifically with mobile players in mind. He offers added safety and movement speed which can help newer players learn the game.

New Mode: Advance Training Level

In the Advance Training Level, you can practice advanced techniques and weapon handling skills in a free environment.

Shop Updates: New Battle Pass

Players can complete challenges to unlock levels and rewards in the Apex Legends Mobile Battle Pass. In Apex Legends: Mobile, items are tiered from D to S. Unlock the “Vermin Control'' skin for Caustic and the “SOS Signal” for the Kraber just by starting the pass. The Battle Pass also gives players opportunities to unlock Fade by reaching level 25 in the free Battle Pass or purchasing 10 levels of the premium pass and then attaining 15 more normal levels, he’ll join the roster on your account.

Weapon Changes

  • New Weapon: 30-30 Marksman Rifle.

  • New Scope: 4x - 10x Thermal imaging Optic

  • New Gear: Heatshields

  • Replicators will now drop in random locations within the Ring

Legend Perk System Changes

  • New visual upgrades to the system

  • Added Legend rewards to the perk system, earn rewards by completing Legend-specific objectives

  • Added a perk planning feature to plot your next move ahead of time

  • Added a perk recommendation feature to help you get straight into the action

Balance Changes

Triple Take

  • Changed ammo type to energy

  • Weapon type changed to Marksman Rifle

  • Can now equip energy mags and sniper stocks

G7 Scout

  • Weapon type changed to Marksman Rifle

Volt SMG

  • Damage increased from 15 -> 17

  • Mag size increased to 35

Fully Kitted Weapons

  • Removed: Hemlok, Devotion LMG, Mozambique

  • Added: Flatline, L-Star, 30-30

Supply Drops:

  • Removed Peacekeeper

  • Added Volt SMG


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Abhimannu is a PC esports writer at AFK Gaming. With over seven years of experience in esports journalism, he has worked on a myriad of games and their ecosystems including Valorant, Overwatch and Apex Legends.