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Season 28: Breach
When Does the Apex Season End
Ends on May 12, 2026
Apex Legends operates on a seasonal model, with each season typically lasting around three months. Knowing when each season ends is essential for players to plan their gameplay and complete various objectives. Understanding the seasonal cycle allows you to maximize your experience within the game.
Throughout the history of Apex Legends, seasonal transitions have been quite consistent, occurring every 90 days, give or take a few days. This predictable cycle aids players in planning objectives and strategies. New seasons kick off with a major update, bringing fresh legends, battle passes, and gameplay changes.
Season 28: Breach
Season Start
Season End
Total Duration
91 days
Days Remaining
49 days until Season 28: Breach ends
What happens when the Apex Legends season ends?
Ranked Mode Reset
Your Apex Legends Ranked Points will reset when Season 27 concludes. Predator and Master players receive exclusive dive trails, badges, and weapon charms. Placement matches determine your starting tier next season.
Next Season
Apex Legends Season 28 launches shortly after Season 27, featuring potential new Legend releases, weapon balancing, map updates, and a fresh Battle Pass with 110 tiers of rewards.
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Apex Legends Season History
View previous Apex Legends seasons. Average duration: 91 days.
| Season | End | Duration |
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| Season 27: Amped Current | Feb 10, 2026 | 98d
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| Season 26: Aftershock | Nov 4, 2025 | 91d
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| Season 25: Starfall | Aug 5, 2025 | 91d
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| Season 24: Takeover | May 6, 2025 | 84d
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| Season 23: From the Rift | Feb 11, 2025 | 97d
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| Season 22: Shockwave | Nov 5, 2024 | 91d
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| Season 21: Upheaval | Aug 6, 2024 | 91d
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| Season 20: Breakout | May 7, 2024 | 84d
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| Season 19: Ignite | Feb 13, 2024 | 105d
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| Season 18: Resurrection | Oct 31, 2023 | 84d
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| Season 17: Arsenal | Aug 8, 2023 | 91d
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| Season 16: Revelry | May 9, 2023 | 84d
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| Season 15: Eclipse | Feb 14, 2023 | 105d
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| Season 14: Hunted | Nov 1, 2022 | 84d
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| Season 13: Saviors | Aug 9, 2022 | 91d
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| Season 12: Defiance | May 10, 2022 | 91d
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| Season 11: Escape | Feb 8, 2022 | 98d
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| Season 10: Emergence | Nov 2, 2021 | 91d
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| Season 9: Legacy | Aug 3, 2021 | 91d
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| Season 8: Mayhem | May 4, 2021 | 91d
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| Season 7: Ascension | Feb 2, 2021 | 90d
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| Season 6: Boosted | Nov 4, 2020 | 78d
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| Season 5: Fortune's Favor | Aug 18, 2020 | 98d
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| Season 4: Assimilation | May 12, 2020 | 98d
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| Season 3: Meltdown | Feb 4, 2020 | 126d
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| Season 2: Battle Charge | Oct 1, 2019 | 91d
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| Season 1: Wild Frontier | Jun 18, 2019 | 91d
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| Preseason | Mar 19, 2019 | 43d
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Dates are approximate and may vary by region
Average duration of Apex Legends seasons
The seasons of Apex Legends typically last around three months, with an average duration falling between 90 to 91 days. These timeframes allow developers to introduce new content while providing players with enough time to engage and explore seasonal offerings.
Awareness of season end dates is crucial for several reasons:
- Battle Pass completion: Limited-time rewards that expire when the season ends.
- Strategic ranked play: Placements affected by resets at the end of each season.
- Seasonal content engagement: Enhancing gameplay variety and keeping the experience fresh.
Season structure and key changes at season end
What Resets at the End of Each Season
As the current season concludes, several crucial elements reset:
- Battle Pass levels reset, requiring players to start afresh in the new season.
- Ranked Battle Royale ranks are cleared, impacting competitive standing.
What Carries Over Between Seasons
Despite resets, some items and currencies are retained across seasons, providing continuity:
- Apex Coins remain intact, allowing for ongoing purchases.
- Exotic Shards, Heirloom Shards, Legend Tokens, and Crafting Metals also carry over.
- Players keep all cosmetic items acquired during the previous season.
Impact of season end on ranked play
At the end of each season, the ranked system undergoes a reset. Players lose their current ranks and a new ranking season commences. The conclusion of a season can greatly impact placements for the new season—players start fresh, usually placed in a lower tier, allowing them to climb back up based on performance.
To prepare for ranked changes before season ends:
- Focus on achieving your desired rank before the reset.
- Complete challenges that can help boost your rank.
- Collaborate with teammates to enhance overall performance.
Map rotations and updates around season end
As seasons draw to a close, significant map rotations and updates are implemented, affecting gameplay and strategy. Seasonal transitions witness the introduction of new environments while phased-out maps provide a momentary break.
Maps featured in recent seasons include:
- Broken Moon: Introduced unique vertical gameplay mechanics, challenging players to navigate varying elevation levels.
- Kings Canyon: A classic map known for its iconic landmarks, continuing to see seasonal changes.
- Olympus: A vibrant atmosphere with floating structures and lush scenery creating a distinct battlefield.
- Storm Point: Featuring diverse biomes that allow for strategic play and different playstyles.
New legends and gameplay changes linked to season end
With the start of every new season, players can typically expect the arrival of at least one new legend. This fresh character brings unique abilities and playstyles that shake up the current meta, encouraging players to rethink their approach in both squad strategies and individual gameplay.
Transitions between seasons often come with gameplay adjustments to balance the overall experience—including tweaks to existing legends, updates to weapons, and modifications to the map. The introduction of new content significantly impacts player strategy through:
- Shifts in team compositions as players experiment with new legend synergies.
- Altered strategies for map navigation, particularly with new elements or layouts.
- Refined tactics centered around new abilities that can counter existing meta strategies.
Planning ahead: maximizing playtime before season ends
- Strategies for Completing the Battle Pass: Prioritize daily and weekly challenges that offer higher experience points. Engage in limited-time modes and make use of double XP weekends whenever possible.
- Timing Ranked Play: Identify peak times when the player pool is least competitive for better placement opportunities. Focus on individual performance and teamwork for quicker rank advancements.
- Utilizing Seasonal Rewards: Seasonal rewards include unique cosmetics and items that won't return. Focus on completing all relevant tasks and objectives to ensure nothing valuable is left behind.
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