Apex Legends Wild Iron Event & Season 26 Split 2 Patch Notes

The Apex Legends Wild Iron event will be arriving, launching alongside Season 26 Split 2 and delivering one of the most impactful mid-season updates in years. Running from September 16 – 30, 2025, the Wild Iron update introduces:

• Eight new Wild Cards with unique gameplay twists
  
  
• A Mythic Flatline obtainable via Rampart’s Care Packages
  
  
• Explosive loot additions like the EPG-1 and Bocek Bow
  
  
• Major legend balance changes (Ash, Seer, Mad Maggie, Sparrow, Caustic)
  
  
• System updates, ranked ladder changes, and dozens of bug fixes
  
  

Below, you’ll find the full Apex Legends Season 26 Split 2 patch notes, straight from EA and Respawn.

Wild Iron Event Overview

• Dates: September 16 – 30, 2025
  
  
• Theme: Cybernetic tech meets untamed nature
  
  
• Loot: Mythic Flatline, EPG-1, and boosted explosive gear spawns
  
  
• Modes: Event-specific Wildcard Trios, Duos updates, and map rotations
  
  

This event not only brings fresh cosmetics and gameplay variety but also sets the stage for the Ranked Split 2 meta with big balance changes.

New Wild Cards

During the event, players can craft one of eight Wild Cards from Replicators. These cards give unique bonuses that can swing a fight in your favor.

Wild Iron Event Packs & Reward Shop

• Event Packs: Each pack contains 1 guaranteed event item + 2 standard items. Legendary skins are included for Lifeline, Pathfinder, Vantage, plus weapon skins for Mastiff, Nemesis, and Bocek. The new Mythic Flatline is also available.
  
  
• Reward Shop: Complete daily challenges to earn “Cores,” which can be exchanged for cosmetics. Rewards rotate halfway through the event.
  
  

System & Stability Updates

Respawn has improved game stability and security with the return of Steam Datagram Relay (SDR) for Ranked:

• SDR is now integrated with GameLift, reducing DoS attacks by 90%+.
  
  
• Enabled for 100% of Diamond & Masters matches, with expansion planned.
  
  
• Continuous monitoring ensures minimal impact on latency or packet loss.
  
  

Gameplay Adjustments

• EVO Harvesters: Spawn rate increased to 10–11 (up from 7–8). Fewer duplicates in single POIs.
  
  
• Ring Exploits: Fixed to prevent abuse.
  
  
• Assault Class: Stowed reload increased to 4s (was 2s).
  
  

Legend Balance Changes

Ash (Nerfed)

• Predator’s Pursuit cooldown: 8s → 12s.
  
  
• Dash less effective unless in same movement direction.
  
  
• Arc Snare: Duration reduced 8s → 6s, weaker pull, breaks easier, no extra shield damage.
  
  
• Removed Upgrades: Dual Breach, Marked for Death.
  
  
• New Upgrades:
  
  
• Longer Reach: +25m Phase Breach range.
  
  
• Ultimate Cooldown: -30s Phase Breach cooldown.
  
  

Caustic

• Gas damage ramps more slowly (every 2 ticks).
  
  
• No aim-punch when damaged by gas.
  
  

Mad Maggie (Buffed + Adjusted)

• Riot Drill: Faster firing & immediate activation.
  
  
• Wrecking Ball: Throw sped up 25%, more reliable, damage increased to 25. Lifetime reduced 10s → 7s.
  
  
• Speed Pads: Buff lasts 3.5s (was 2s), pad lifetime reduced to 20s (was 60s). No pads from final explosion.
  
  
• New Upgrades:
  
  
• Gunrunning: Speed buff applies to SMGs/pistols.
  
  
• Fire Ball: Leaves magma patches; Maggie takes 50% less fire damage.
  
  

Seer (Buffed)

• Passive: Range extended to 75m. Clearer UI & constant heartbeat.
  
  
• Tactical: Scan lasts 4s (was 2.5s), cooldown reduced to 20s, silence reduced to 2.5s, slow increased to 1s. Scanning enemies grants a speed boost.
  
  
• Ultimate: Sphere radius increased (38m), throw range buffed, added hover/jump bonuses, enemy threat indicators, and better throw angles.
  
  
• New Upgrades: Lasting Beats, Home Base, Energizing Focus.
  
  

Sparrow (Nerfed)

• Tracker Dart duration 15s → 12s.
  
  
• Stinger Bolt HP reduced 550 → 400; pulse slows allies as well as enemies.
  
  
• Extra Traps upgrade now +1 (was +2).
  
  
• Improved aim clarity & VFX.
  
  

Weapon & Attachment Updates

• Gold Magazines: Stowed reload delay increased 2s → 4s.
  
  
• Locked Hop-Up Point Costs: Adjusted across Accelerator, Graffiti Mod, Turbocharger, Skullpiercer, etc. (generally increased).
  
  

Maps & Modes

• Ranked & Unranked Rotation: E-District, Kings Canyon, Olympus.
  
  
• Mixtape Maps:
  
  
• TDM: Fragment, Skull Town, Zeus Station, Estates.
  
  
• Control: Hammond Labs, Barometer, Caustic Treatment, Lava Siphon.
  
  
• Gun Run: Wattson’s Pylon, Monument, Estates, Skull Town.
  
  
• Duos Adjustments: 15 squads (30 players), smaller rings, faster pacing.
  
  
• Wildcard Trios: Special loot pools, Mythic Flatline, and event Wild Cards.
  
  

Ranked Ladder Change

• Entry Cost Removed: Ranked RP is now performance-only — kills, assists, and placement decide ladder progression.
  
  

Bug Fixes

• Ammo notifications fixed after Infinite Ammo Amp.
  
  
• Improved ping accuracy when zoomed.
  
  
• Fixed respawn issues with Locked Hop-Ups in Firing Range.
  
  
• “No Ammo” message no longer shows after knockdown shield destruction.
  
  
• Players now spawn with primary weapon in Wildcard mode.
  
  
• Joy-Con switching issue on Switch 2 fixed.
  
  

Performance Updates

• Shader count reduced by nearly 50% → faster loads, better FPS.
  
  
• Bindless resources improve CPU usage during heavy fights.
  
  
• PC crash on boot (Unknown Display Driver) fixed.
  
  

The Apex Legends Wild Iron event and Season 26 Split 2 patch notes deliver massive gameplay changes. With Seer’s revival, Maggie’s buffs, and Ash’s nerfs, the Ranked meta is shifting fast. Add in Wild Cards, explosive loot, and Ranked RP adjustments, and this mid-season update feels like a mini-expansion.

Whether you’re grinding Ranked or just here for the cosmetics, Wild Iron ensures the fight in the Outlands feels fresh.