Apex Legends’ recently-revealed Season 13: Saviors will bring plenty of balance changes, a fresh character named Newcastle, new events, and more. It’s all shaping up to be a great time for fans of the popular battle royale, so we’ve compiled all of the pertinent info about the upcoming season right here so that you can know exactly what to expect.
When does Season 13: Saviors begin?
Apex Legends seasons run for three months each to allow for a total of four seasons per year, and Respawn has announced that fans will be able to dive into Season 13: Saviors on every platform beginning May 10. Of course, that date is barring an unexpected delay that could arise for any number of reasons. Season delays have happened in the past, so it’s not completely out of the question, but it remains an unlikely scenario.
What’s new in Season 13?
Season 13 is adding a fresh character to the ever-expanding roster, updating the ranked system, and changing some parts of its newest map Storm Point. Here’s what you need to know about those changes.
Defensive Legend Newcastle
Known as the “Hero of Harris Valley”, Apex Legends’ newest character Newcastle is beloved legend Bangalore’s brother, adding a new depth to the existing lore and certainly setting the two siblings up for some uncomfortable encounters as they battle it out against one another in the Apex Games.
Newcastle’s abilities will bring more protection abilities to the game’s meta that will allow him to shield allies and defend positions. His passive lets him drag downed allies to safety so that they can be rezzed in cover, while his tactical ability lets him use a large shield to provide cover for teammates–and it appears function most similarly to Gibraltar’s shield in that it won’t allow bullets to pass through. Meanwhile, his ultimate deploys an even larger shield with strategically-designed gaps for allies to shoot through while they remain protected.
Ranked Reloaded
Season 13 will also make some updates to Apex Legends’ Ranked mode, which Respawn is referring to as “Ranked Reloaded.”
A description of the changes hints at what to expect, saying, “Rise and fall through the Ranks together in a reworked Ranked system that rewards teamwork and skill.”
Fans speculate that this means there will be heftier consequences for losing in the mode, with repeated failure resulting in being demoted to lower ranks.
Storm Point map changes
Apex Legends’ newest map Storm Point is undergoing some changes in Season 13, too. A giant sea monster has died and washed ashore on the western coast of the map, giving players an opportunity to explore around–and even inside of–it as they seek out their loot. Some leaked footage has also hinted at weapon caches spread around the map that will be guarded by Spectre units.
What’s in the Season 13: Saviors Battle Pass?
Season 13 will have a Battle Pass like every other season, and it’s expected to cost 950 Apex Coins. Respawn promises “legendary skins, reactive skins, and more.” We should know more about the pass closer to launch.
Source: Gamespot
