Season 31 · Cipher · November 2, 2026
Apex Legends Cipher Patch Notes
Cipher launched November 3 with Crypto's rework, Akimbo Wingman, Strongholds, Legend bans, adjusted ranked entry costs, and a new weapon rotation.
Published
November 2, 2026
Season
Season 31 · Cipher
Verified
2026-11-09
Patch NotesMetaRanked
What changed?
- Crypto's drone uses a 25-second battery and can mark enemies beyond the drone's lifetime.
- Challenger matches reduce entry costs by 30%; Goliath matches increase them by 50%.
- Diamond+ lobbies ban two Legends through weighted player requests.
- L-STAR returns to floor loot; Akimbo Mozambique enters the Care Package; Hemlok Burst AR returns.
- Ranked maps are Storm Point, E-District Night, and Broken Moon. Five-day Ranked Ladders begin November 10.