Apex Legends Season 12 Defiance is just around the corner, one day to go from the day this article is published. Respawn didn’t release the official full-length patch notes yet, but highlights of the patch notes are released through some media channels. However, the Apex Legends team claims that this season (Season 12) is the biggest yet, not by length but by features and changes it brings. The release countdown is up, so let’s talk about the release time and patch notes highlights of Apex Legends Season 12 Defiance.
Release Time and Date
Apex Legends Season 12 Defiance goes live on Tuesday, February 8th, between 11 AM to 1 PM EST (9:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST) — based on previous release timings.
Apex Legends Season 12 Patch Notes and Highlights
Season 12 of Apex Legends is shocked full of new content, nerf, buffs, Olympus map changes, and much more.
Here are some of the major highlights in the patch notes of Season 12:
- Legend Changes: Caustic nerf, Crypto buff
- Map Changes: Olympus (They sabotaged beloved map)
- Weapon Loot: Flatline and Longbow no longer ground loot (Can only be crafted), Alternator will be ground loot, Volt SMG will be found in the dropship.
- New Legend: Mad Maggie
- New Limited-time Game Mode: Control
Battle Pass Highlights
- Legendary Skins: Loba, Seer
- Epic Skins: Crypto, Ash, Lifeline
- Reactive Skins: Hemlok
Check out the official Apex Legends Battle Pass Overview trailer, if you haven’t already:
New Legend: Mad Maggie – Abilities
The new legend arriving with Season 12 of Apex Legends is none other than the Rebel Warlord Mad Maggie. She is an offensive legend, and her abilities are pretty unique and offer a new way of gameplay for players.
- Tactical: Riot Drill – Fire a drill that burns enemies through obstacles.
- Passive: Warlord’s Ire – Temporarily highlight enemies you’ve damaged, and move faster with a shotgun.
- Ultimate: Wrecking Ball – Throw a ball that releases speed-boosting pads and detonates near enemies.
You can read the official Defiance page to know more about Apex Legends Season 12.
So, that’s been it. Thank you for reading, and do share the article if you get a bit of information. Also, keep an eye on this space for more relevant updates. Stay safe, and we hope to see you around.
