➀ Apex Legends is scheduled to receive its Switch 2 upgrade on August 5th; ➁ The upgrade includes new optimizations and upgraded graphics for improved performance and visuals; ➂ The handheld mode is expected to upgrade from 720p dynamic resolution to 1080p dynamic resolution, and possibly upscaled 4K in docked mode; ➃ The update will also include the Apex Legends: Showdown update with 30-player battles and quality-of-life updates like auto-looting.

➀ Ubisoft is reportedly working on a new Battle Royale game inspired by Apex Legends; ➁ The game is codenamed 'Scout' and is heavily influenced by the characters and abilities from Apex Legends; ➂ Ubisoft aims to capitalize on the decreasing player count of Apex Legends and enter the market with another hero-based Battle Royale.

➀ EA reveals the official drop rates for the rarest Apex Legends lootbox item, Heirloom Shards; ➁ The drop rate is 0.045% for a player with no cosmetics in their inventory; ➂ Players with more cosmetics have a higher drop rate due to duplication protection.

➀ EA is considering adding a subscription service to Apex Legends; ➁ The survey includes monthly in-game currency, rewards, and Battle Pass tiers; ➂ Apex Legends has faced controversies and backlash recently.

➀ EA has confirmed there are no plans for a sequel to Apex Legends, opting to continue updating the game rather than attempting a full rebuild. ➁ EA CEO Andrew Wilson emphasized the importance of supporting the existing player base and delivering new content seasonally. ➂ EA compares the success of version 2 games to version 1, suggesting that the focus will remain on Apex Legends' current version.

1. Apex Legends is introducing a new Battle Pass system starting from Season 22, which can only be purchased with real currency and no longer allows players to earn future passes through completion of prior ones; 2. Each new season from S22 onwards will include two battle passes, doubling the cost; 3. The changes have received negative feedback from players, and it remains to be seen how EA will respond to the backlash.