Respawn Entertainment has detailed the upcoming "Marked" season for Apex Legends headlined by a significant rework for Bloodhound and a fundamental change to how energy weapons function. The update, which arrives on August 3, 2026, also introduces a new tier of loot and adjustments to the game's overall power progression.

Bloodhound Rework and Legend Balancing

Bloodhound is receiving a complete refresh to improve their viability in mid-to-high tier play. The changes include:

  • Passive: Tracks lingering enemy trails and allows easier activation of White Ravens.
  • Tactical: Now provides additional "snapshot" scans after the initial pulse.
  • Ultimate: Renamed to "Allfather’s Cloak," this ability deploys a device that cloaks squadmates and enemies within range, breaking upon combat action.

Other legends are also receiving adjustments: Loba gains reduced tactical activation time and ultimate cooldown, Rampart receives a passive buff for hop-ups and increased wall health, while Valkyrie and Axle face nerfs to their mobility and utility. Seer’s turn-slow mechanic will be made more subtle following community feedback.

Energy Ammo and Loot Overhaul

In a major shift for loadout strategy, energy ammo is being removed from the loot pool. Energy weapons will now feature a regenerating ammo supply that refills while the weapon is idle. Additionally, the development team is addressing "loot creep" by reducing the frequency of high-tier items across the map.

Corrupted Attachments

To provide more strategic depth, the game is introducing "Corrupted Attachments." These items offer significant stat boosts paired with a corresponding negative effect. Players can only equip one per weapon, and they will primarily be found in high-tier loot locations like vaults and care packages.

UI and Transparency

The update brings a new weapon UI designed to clarify the impact of specific attachments. Players can access a "Playground" tab in the lobby to view detailed weapon stats and compare how different attachment combinations affect performance. In-game, new loot cards and inventory hover states will provide real-time feedback on how gear impacts combat capabilities.

These changes will be available across all platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.