Season 14 of Apex Legends is almost here, and it looks like it’s going to be one of the biggest, most significant shifts to the meta yet.
Like how Season 13 introduced a new Legend in Newcastle, Season 14 sees a new hero entering the Apex Games. The latest Stories From The Outlands: Survive, revealed the new Legend is Vantage, the first character with a sniper kit.
We’re also getting tweaks to Apex Legends’ oldest map, Kings Canyon, as well as a host of balance changes and quality of life features. Yes, there’s finally going to be an increase to the level cap so you can keep earning voice lines you don’t want. Woohoo.
Here’s everything you need to know about Season 14: Hunted.
When does Apex Legends Season 14 start?
Hunted is set to start on August 9 at 1pm ET / 6pm BST. Full patch notes will land well ahead of time, alongside a gameplay trailer for the new season.
Apex Legends Season 14: Vantage
Xiomara “Vantage” Contrares has spent most of her life on the frigid planet of Pàgos, where everything wants to kill you. Raised by her mother, escaped convict Xenia Contrares, Vantage has been trained to hunt and survive in the wilds.
Vantage finds out the truth about her mother by delving into the wreckage of a prison transport ship where she accidentally triggers a distress beacon and is picked up by the authorities before joining the Apex Games. She enters the games alongside her pet bat-like creature.
Kings Canyon changes
Big changes are coming to Kings Canyon. “Time changes everything, and Kings Canyon is no exception,” says the official Apex Legends site. “What will rise from the ashes of the past?”
Check out all the details on the Kings Canyon Season 14 rework at that link.
Apex Legends level cap increase
The level cap is increasing to a massive 2,000 max. If you’re wondering what that means, check out our dedicated page on the Apex Legends level cap increase. Heirlooms for everyone.
Apex Legends balance and loot changes
There’s a lot to unpack this season. We’ve got the G7 Scout and the Volt finally coming back to the floor along with Skullpiercer, with two other weapons going away. SMGs and pistols are getting laser sights, which replace the barrel stabilizer.
Elsewhere, the Wingman and the Spitfire are changing ammo types. And lastly, there’s a long-awaited and much-needed EVA-8 buff.
Click the links above for more information on these changes.
Apex Legends future changes
Not everything is happening in Season 14, of course. Respawn also spoke a little about what’s to come in the future. There are plans for cross-progression and a gifting system for Apex Legends. These will be added to the game down the line if all goes to plan.
Since you’re here, why not read our ode to the doors of Apex Legends.
Written by Kirk McKeand on behalf of GLHF.
