Aftershock Event + Midseason Patch Notes — Apex Legends™ Steam update #554042

Get amped up for high-voltage combat in the Aftershock Event, running from Mar 31 to Apr 21.Wildcard gets a power surge with the Vortex Shield and 9 new Wild Cards, fresh Legend Updates for Gibby, Wraith, and Wattson, plus a new Elite Hemlok, Fuse Prestige Skin, and more. Nice.Get all the details and latest changes below in the Patch Notes.Ready? Let’s charge in.WILDCARD: CHARGED UPThis new Wildcard is all about POWER. (And the anxiety of realizing your battery’s about to die.)Every Legend is now equipped with a Vortex Shield: raise the Vortex Shield to catch incoming bullets, then release to fire them back at enemies. But keep an eye on your shield’s energy! Recharge your shield by collecting EVO.Getting rushed? Unleash the power of the EMP Blast to stun enemies and damage placeable objects. Then recharge your EMP Battery by blocking damage with the Vortex Shield, collecting EVO, or wit...