As we enter the new year, Apex Legends players get to look forward to a year of new content, including Season 20 of the game. Here’s when the Apex Legends Season 20 release date is expected to be, and what content is rumored to be coming along with it.
Apex Legends Season 20 Release Date
As of now, Apex Legends Season 20 is currently expected to be released on February 13, 2024 at 10AM PT, based on Season 19’s in-game battle pass timer.
New Content in Apex Legends Season 20
- New Legend Upgrade System – Throughout a match, the EVO you passively earn by playing now bolsters your legend’s shields and upgrade paths. This only applies for the match in question, and only for specific Battle Royale modes.
- Legend Armor – This replaces the body shield pickups that used to be found as ground loot. Now each Legend comes with a core armor stat, which you can swap out mid-game. Picking up a higher armor core to your current stat activates a brief shield Overcharge window.
- New Ways to Earn EVO – Includes dealing damage, reviving, wiping squads, and more.
- EVO Harvesters – Floor items that passively earn you EVO while interacting with it.
- Changes to Ranked – Minimum level requirement reduced to 20. Increased focus on eliminations over placements. Increased Streak and Matchmaker bonuses.
- Ranked Matchmaking Changes – It will now match you with players similar to your current RP level, rather than your rank.
- Mixtape Map (Thunderdome)
- 120Hz Performance Mode for next-gen consoles.
- Breakout Rewards to earn items for the new Legends releasing throughout the season.
- 5th Anniversary LTM and Rewards
Beyond this, not much is known about what will be coming alongside the Season 20 update. At the moment, there are no new Legends or weapons confirmed to be coming with the season. However, fans seem to think that the Legend Jester may be coming. This is a character who was intended to be released alongside Titanfall 2, but was cut last-minute.
Players also speculate that a rework for Lifeline is in the cards for Season 20. Leaks suggest that this rework will include changes to her tactical ability. It will allow her drone to follow players around to heal them on the move. Her ultimate ability is also rumored to be being changed from the supply drop to an AoE ability that would push enemies away.
Players are also expecting an update to the new ranked system. This has received significant criticism due to its less-than-adequate matchmaking system. However, this is also unconfirmed. Players will just have to wait until Season 20 is released to see what changes it brings to the game.
For more on the upcoming update, as well as the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth crossover, check out our coverage below.
