Season 29 · Overclocked · May 1, 2026
Apex Legends Overclocked Designer's Notes
EA previewed Overclocked 29.0 design direction: Axle, Deathbox Respawns, Chain Healing, Vantage and Conduit buffs, Alter nerfs, and no major launch weapon balance pass.
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What changed?
- Axle brings Drift, Nitro Gate, and Kickstart as a movement-focused kit.
- Deathbox Respawns are noisy, visible, and take at least 7 seconds.
- Chain Healing adds Off, Single, and Auto settings, with Single as the default.
- Vantage and Conduit are being buffed while Alter's escape safety is being reduced.
- EA noted weapon balance discussion will return in a later Designer's Notes post.