Apex Legends Season 27: Amped Launching Next Week Featuring Olympus Revamp and Legend Buffs

Exciting Developments in Apex Legends: Season 27 ‘Amped’ Launching Soon

As EA shifts its focus towards **Battlefield 6**, which saw an impressive launch earlier this month alongside the introduction of its new battle royale mode, **Battlefield REDSEC**, Respawn Entertainment continues to innovate within the beloved title, **Apex Legends**.The highly anticipated 27th season, named **’Amped, ’** is set to debut next week and promises a wealth of updates for fans.

What’s New in Season 27?

The forthcoming season will unveil an exciting refresh of the fan-favorite map, **Olympus**.Titled **Olympus: Rising**, this revamped landscape will introduce enhanced gameplay alongside several notable buffs to key Legends, specifically **Valkyrie, Rampart, ** and **Horizon**.These improvements aim to accelerate gameplay and heighten competitive dynamics.

Gameplay Enhancements and Mechanic Updates

A standout addition this season is the new **mantle boost** mechanic, which will provide players with a speed advantage during wall-bounces and while climbing over ledges. This enhancement will undoubtedly make gameplay faster and more exhilarating. A new gameplay trailer has been released, highlighting these mechanics as well as showcasing the beautifully refreshed **Olympus** map.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkLtbMz5uz8

Apex Legends: Amped Gameplay Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkLtbMz5uz8)

Legend Buffs and Adjustments

In terms of specific Legend improvements, **Valkyrie** will see her **VTOL jets** receive a speed buff. Additionally, her **missile swarm** attack will no longer cause self-damage and will eliminate height restrictions, allowing for strategic play. Furthermore, it will offer scans of enemies impacted by the swarm and temporarily disable their movement abilities.**Valkyrie’s** **Skyward Dive** will also feature a quicker launch time.

Meanwhile, **Rampart**’s **Amped Cover** now gains health with Evo tiers, and has been bolstered to include a protective roof.**Horizon** benefits from a reduced cooldown for her **Gravity Lift**, and her **Black Hole** ability will now possess increased durability.

All Legends will benefit from the new mantle boost, further enhancing their mobility. Additionally, the **Trident** vehicle now features improved collision mechanics and is equipped with its own dedicated health bar.

Apex Legends’ Consistent Popularity

In the wake of the Battlefield 6 hype, it’s easy to overlook the ongoing success of **Apex Legends**.Remarkably, the game has maintained an impressive average of over **150K concurrent players** on Steam throughout the year, only dipping below that milestone on a few occasions. This sustained popularity underscores the game’s resilience and the dedication of its player base, particularly impressive for a live service title reaching its 27th season.

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