Apex Legends is turning up the adrenaline this January with its Amped mid-season update, delivering new gameplay twists, legend reworks, and a frosty new limited-time experience. The Winter Wipeout Event is now live and runs until January 27, inviting players to swap gunfights for gravity-defying tricks — while still outplaying squads across Olympus.
With hoverboards, powerful Wild Cards, and meta-shifting legend updates, Apex Legends Winter Wipeout reshapes how players move, fight, and survive in style.
Hit the Slopes: Hoverboards Arrive in Winter Wipeout
Winter Wipeout drops Legends into Olympus with one icy advantage — hoverboards.
Players can:
- Carve across terrain and glide over cover
- Wall-ride to escape danger
- Pull off mid-air tricks for speed boosts and EVO rewards
The bigger the combo, the better the rewards — meaning style now wins fights as much as precision.
Legend Reworks Bring a New Meta
The Amped mid-season update fine-tunes three fan-favorite Legends, refreshing strategies across all modes.
Octane: Faster, Riskier, Smarter
Octane gains new survivability without losing his high-speed identity:
- Faster healing at low health
- Stim Surge triggers automatically when things get dangerous
- Launch Pad now supports smoother control, stronger jumps, and team boosts
Mobility mains just got a major upgrade.
Crypto: Information Is Power
Crypto doubles down on tactical control:
- Expanded drone vision and faster deploy times
- EMP now disables enemy Amps
- New upgrades add ally mobility and faster Ultimate charging
Recon just became deadlier — and smarter.
Newcastle: Fortress on the Move
Defensive players will love Newcastle’s buffs:
- Faster Mobile Shield with shorter cooldown
- Stronger projectile blocking from Castle Wall
- Offensive upgrades like Stronghold charges and shield regen on revives
He can now revive, defend, and immediately return fire — turning clutch saves into game-winning pushes.
Freeze the Competition With New Wild Cards
Winter Wipeout spices up combat with new tactical modifiers:
- Brain Freeze – bonus headshot damage plus slow
- Love Potion – shares consumable buffs with allies
- Protective Launch – grants shield regen on jump pads
Each Wild Card encourages creativity — and chaos — in every match.
Earn Chilling Rewards and Seasonal Cosmetics
Players can collect Glint to unlock rewards during the event. Winter Wipeout Event Packs feature:
- Legendary winter-themed skins for Bloodhound, Alter, and Fuse
- Matching weapon cosmetics
- The stunning Apex Stellaris Prestige Skin for Horizon, complete with custom dive trail and finisher
It’s an event built equally for collectors, competitors, and highlight-hunters.
Where to Play Apex Legends: Amped
Apex Legends: Amped is available now on:
- PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5
- Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2
- PC via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam
Players can stay updated through official Apex channels and the PlayApex website throughout the season.
A Frosty Update With Serious Heat
With hoverboards shaking up traversal, Wild Cards redefining engagements, and key Legends getting powerful reworks, Apex Legends Winter Wipeout is one of the most energetic mid-season updates yet. Whether you’re hunting rewards, pushing ranks, or just shredding Olympus in style — this event delivers nonstop thrills.
Strap in, hit the slopes, and claim victory before the snow melts.
