Season 31 · Cipher · October 30, 2026

Apex Legends Cipher Designer's Notes

Respawn explains Cipher's Crypto changes, Lifeline and Revenant buffs, Loba and Axle nerfs, burst weapon tuning, and the return of E-District Night.

Published

October 30, 2026

Season

Season 31 · Cipher

Verified

2026-11-09

Patch NotesMeta

What changed?

  • Crypto's changes encourage gathering intel while staying near the squad.
  • Lifeline and Revenant gain shorter cooldowns and revised upgrades.
  • Prowler and Nemesis recoil changes reduce their reliability at range.

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