Apex Legends: January 10, 2026 Update Is Live

The new update released for Apex Legends brings adjustments to character abilities and balance changes for the Apex KO mode.

Balance and gameplay changes

Axle Balancing:

• Lateral control during slides for the passive ability has been reduced by 50%.
• Lateral control for the tactical ability for those using Nitro Gate has been reduced by 25%.
• Aim assist has been disabled for players under the effect of Nitro Gate.
• Nitro Gate initial push speed reduced from 700 to 650.
• The knock-up effect occurring after the Kickstart drone locks on has been reduced, with the maximum knock-up value lowered from 700 to 650.
• Drone tracking duration reduced from 10 seconds to 8 seconds.

Apex KO Mode:

• Fighter's Defense damage reduction rate lowered from 55% to 50%.
• Maximum Ultimate charges for Ryu, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim reduced from 3 to 2.
• Passive Fight Gauge regeneration activated when players are not in Fighter Form and their Fight Gauge levels are below 1 unit.

Bug fixes

• Resolved inconsistencies with Alter's tactical and ultimate ability usage near large moving structures.

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