Go Full Throttle in Apex Legends
Apex Legends has rolled out its Amped mid-season update, bringing the Winter Wipeout Event to the forefront along with sweeping gameplay changes and fresh rewards. The limited-time Winter Wipeout Event is now live and will run until January 27, inviting players to experience a winter-themed twist on Olympus with new mechanics and strategic options.
At the heart of the event is Wildcard mode, which introduces Hoverboards to Apex Legends. These boards allow Legends to glide across terrain, ride along walls, and perform aerial tricks. Successful tricks reward players with speed boosts and EVO progress, encouraging aggressive movement and creative combat approaches across the map.
The update also delivers major Legend balance changes. Octane receives significant mobility upgrades, including faster healing at low health, a new Stim Surge ability, and enhanced Launch Pad functionality with improved aerial control and expanded jump options. Crypto’s recon capabilities are strengthened through faster drone deployment, wider vision, and EMP improvements that now disable enemy Amps. Several former upgrades are now part of his base kit, opening new strategic paths. Newcastle becomes more formidable on the frontline with faster shields, stronger defenses, and upgrades that improve survivability, revives, and combat readiness.
Winter Wipeout also introduces new Wild Cards that add tactical variety. This includes Brain Freeze for slowing enemies, Love Potion for team support, and Protective Launch for shield regeneration. Players can earn Glint throughout the event to unlock themed cosmetics, such as winter sports-inspired Legendary skins and Horizon’s new Apex Stellaris Prestige Skin.
Apex Legends Amped is available now across consoles and PC. Dive into the action right now and enjoy this limited-time event and improvements!