Respawn Entertainment has revealed the gameplay trailer for Apex Legends: Cipher, giving players a first look at what to expect in the next major update. Read on for the Apex Legends Season 31 release date and patch preview. We also go over the upcoming Revenant and Lifeline buffs, ranked updates and more.
Apex Legends Season 31 release date
Apex Legends: Cipher goes live on Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. PT. This is the same as 1 p.m. ET. Below are more Apex Legends Season 31 release dates and times.
| Time Zone | Apex Legends Season 31 Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. PT |
| Mountain Time (MT) | Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. MT |
| Central Time (CT) | Nov. 3 at noon CT |
| Eastern Time (ET) | Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. ET |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. GMT |
| Central European Time (CET) | Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. CET |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Nov. 4 at 2 a.m. JST |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | Nov. 4 at 4 a.m. AEDT |
Apex Legends Season 31 patch notes
- Crypto rework
- Instead of having a cooldown, Crypto’s Surveillance Drone runs on batteries.
- Crypto’s Surveillance Drone also has a new Sentry Mode that tags enemies on sight.
- Players can deploy his EMP Ultimate with a press of a button.
- Akimbo Wingman
- Dual-wielded revolvers for double the damage.
- Strongholds mechanic
- Strongholds offer high-tier, high-risk loot.
- Stronghold raids let players haul out crate weapons, corrupted attachments, and EVO for their entire team.
- Opening it takes time and pings nearby players of your location.
- Strongholds spawn with cover and Hardlight.
- Revenant buffs in Apex Legends Season 31
- Revenant gets a shorter Ultimate cooldown and a quicker Tactical.
- The legend’s new Upgrades extend the Ultimate with each knock and either silences nearby enemies after Shadow Pounce or automatically refreshes Shadow Pounce when an enemy is marked.
- Lifeline buffs in Apex Legends: Cipher
- Lifeline gets a reduced cooldown on D.O.C., self-heal while gliding, an Ultimate cooldown reduction, a shield while reviving teammates, and improved flight mobility.
- Apex Legends ranked updates
- Season 31 features new legend bans in Diamond and above lobbies.
- Players cast one vote to ban a legend, and the more votes a legend gets, the more likely they’ll be banned in the match.
- Mythic Volt SMG
- Cryptic Core is the new weapon skin variant.
Apex Legends Crypto rework explained
In terms of what to expect in the new Apex Legends season, we know that Crypto is getting a rework. That is, his Surveillance Drone gets a new Sentry Mode that tags enemies on sight. Additionally, instead of having a cooldown, Surveillance Drone runs on batteries. Players can deploy this legend’s EMP Ultimate more easily.
“Thanks to a new firmware upgrade from his sister Mila, Crypto’s role has switched from passive drone-camping to aggressive intel-gathering,” according to the developers.
Apex Legends Season 31 gets Revenant and Lifeline buffs
We also know that Revenant and Lifeline are getting buffs in Apex Legends: Cipher. While Revenant becomes more aggressive thanks to his lower Ultimate cooldown and quicker Tactical, Lifeline has survivability buffs.
While reviving a teammate for example, this legend gets a shield. Lifeline also has reduced Ultimate and D.O.C. cooldowns, self-heal while gliding, and improved mobility while flying.
Apex Legends Cipher patch notes
As for other Apex Legends Season 31 patch notes, players can expect the arrival of the Akimbo Wingman. They’re dual-wielded revolvers that let players deal double the damage.
Speaking of weapons, the Volt SMG gets a new mythic skin variant called “Cryptic Core.”
Strongholds, meanwhile, can be described as upgraded Care Packages. Stronghold raids can grant players weapons, corrupted attachments, and EVO for the whole team. However, there’s risk involved as opening a crate alerts players nearby of one’s location.
Next ranked updates pertain to the arrival of legend bans in Diamond and above lobbies. Each player casts a vote, and the more votes a legend has, the more likely they’ll be banned in the match.
That’s all for now. Are you ready for Apex Legends Season 31? Stick around on esports.gg for more news, guides, interviews, and updates!
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